Freight dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight dispatcher gender statistics
35.1% of freight dispatchers are women and 64.9% of freight dispatchers are men.
- Male, 64.9%
- Female, 35.1%
Freight dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.9% |
| Female | 35.1% |
Freight dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,571
Female income
$39,450
Freight dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 35.1% of freight dispatchers are female.
Freight dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.47% | 37.53% |
| 2011 | 62.86% | 37.14% |
| 2012 | 61.55% | 38.45% |
| 2013 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2014 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 2015 | 64.31% | 35.69% |
| 2016 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
| 2017 | 62.26% | 37.74% |
| 2018 | 68.72% | 31.28% |
| 2019 | 69.45% | 30.55% |
| 2020 | 69.78% | 30.22% |
| 2021 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
Freight dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight dispatchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Freight Dispatcher | 65% | 35% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Freight dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all freight dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of freight dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of freight dispatchers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Freight dispatcher race
| Freight dispatcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Freight dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how freight dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight dispatcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.41% | 9.59% | 1.82% | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 72.29% | 11.37% | 1.84% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 10.81% | 2.40% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.30% | 2.21% | 10.51% |
| 2014 | 71.75% | 11.62% | 1.92% | 12.02% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 11.76% | 1.89% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 10.12% | 3.03% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 9.51% | 2.13% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 67.67% | 11.06% | 3.56% | 15.37% |
| 2019 | 68.95% | 9.16% | 3.15% | 16.34% |
| 2020 | 63.83% | 10.51% | 3.44% | 17.71% |
| 2021 | 62.40% | 10.27% | 3.85% | 17.51% |
Freight dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white freight dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freight dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $45,209.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,182 |
| White | $48,188 |
| Black or African American | $45,209 |
| Asian | $45,859 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,475 |
Average freight dispatcher age
See how the average age of freight dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight dispatcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 36 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36.5 |
Freight dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of freight dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the freight dispatcher population.
Freight dispatcher age breakdown
| Freight Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Freight dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for freight dispatchers is bachelor's degree, with 38% of freight dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Freight dispatchers by degree level
| Freight dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Freight dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, freight dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,838 annually. With a Associate degree, freight dispatchers earn a median annual income of $49,790 compared to $44,666 for freight dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,666 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,790 |
Freight dispatcher employment statistics
Company size where freight dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight dispatchers work.
Freight dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Freight dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight dispatchers are transportation, manufacturing and retail.
Freight dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 31% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Freight dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Freight dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight dispatcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 6.93% |
| 2012 | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 4.22% |
| 2015 | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.61% |
Average freight dispatcher tenure
The average freight dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 227 freight dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Freight dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight dispatchers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Label Drier | 6.40% | 191 |
| Freight Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Phonathon Caller | 8.26% | 825 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Master Production Scheduler | 10.63% | 71,293 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Police Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 8,526 |
Similar freight dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Label Drier | 6.40% | 191 |
| Phonathon Caller | 8.26% | 825 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Master Production Scheduler | 10.63% | 71,293 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Police Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 8,526 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight dispatchers
The most common foreign language among freight dispatchers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Carrier, 25.0%
- French, 12.5%
Freight dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
| French | 12.5% |