Gas dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas dispatcher gender statistics
60.4% of gas dispatchers are women and 39.6% of gas dispatchers are men.
- Female, 60.4%
- Male, 39.6%
Gas dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.4% |
| Male | 39.6% |
Gas dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,979
Female income
$42,872
Gas dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 60.4% of gas dispatchers are female.
Gas dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.11% | 62.89% |
| 2011 | 37.51% | 62.49% |
| 2012 | 36.21% | 63.79% |
| 2013 | 38.15% | 61.85% |
| 2014 | 35.72% | 64.28% |
| 2015 | 38.99% | 61.01% |
| 2016 | 38.08% | 61.92% |
| 2017 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2018 | 43.79% | 56.21% |
| 2019 | 44.63% | 55.37% |
| 2020 | 45.02% | 54.98% |
| 2021 | 39.62% | 60.38% |
Gas dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas 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% |
| Gas Dispatcher | 40% | 60% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Gas dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all gas dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of gas dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of gas 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%
Gas dispatcher race
| Gas 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% |
Gas dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how gas dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas 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% |
Gas dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white gas dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gas dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $49,424.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,677 |
| White | $52,829 |
| Black or African American | $49,424 |
| Asian | $50,166 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,870 |
Average gas dispatcher age
See how the average age of gas dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas 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 |
Gas dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of gas dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the gas dispatcher population.
Gas dispatcher age breakdown
| Gas Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Gas dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for gas dispatchers is associate degree, with 32% of gas dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Gas dispatchers by degree level
| Gas dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Gas dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,864 annually. With a Associate degree, gas dispatchers earn a median annual income of $54,663 compared to $48,804 for gas dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,804 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,864 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,663 |
Gas dispatcher employment statistics
Company size where gas dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas dispatchers work.
Gas dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 25% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Gas dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas dispatchers are energy, retail and manufacturing.
Gas dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Gas dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Gas dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas 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 gas dispatcher tenure
The average gas dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 gas dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Gas dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Control Clerk | 6.40% | 115,028 |
| Gas Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Production Control Specialist | 10.63% | 89,320 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 41,202 |
Similar gas dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Control Clerk | 6.40% | 115,028 |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Production Control Specialist | 10.63% | 89,320 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 41,202 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas dispatchers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Gas dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |