Intermodal dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Intermodal dispatcher gender statistics
52.5% of intermodal dispatchers are women and 47.5% of intermodal dispatchers are men.
- Female, 52.5%
- Male, 47.5%
Intermodal dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% |
| Male | 47.5% |
Intermodal dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,305
Female income
$41,226
Intermodal dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in intermodal dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 52.5% of intermodal dispatchers are female.
Intermodal dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.82% | 55.18% |
| 2011 | 45.24% | 54.76% |
| 2012 | 43.86% | 56.14% |
| 2013 | 45.92% | 54.08% |
| 2014 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
| 2015 | 46.80% | 53.20% |
| 2016 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
| 2017 | 44.61% | 55.39% |
| 2018 | 51.74% | 48.26% |
| 2019 | 52.59% | 47.41% |
| 2020 | 52.98% | 47.02% |
| 2021 | 47.46% | 52.54% |
Intermodal dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared intermodal 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% |
| Intermodal Dispatcher | 47% | 53% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Intermodal dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among intermodal dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all intermodal dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of intermodal dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of intermodal 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%
Intermodal dispatcher race
| Intermodal 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% |
Intermodal dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how intermodal dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Intermodal 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% |
Intermodal dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white intermodal dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american intermodal dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $48,545.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,097 |
| White | $52,407 |
| Black or African American | $48,545 |
| Asian | $49,384 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,180 |
Average intermodal dispatcher age
See how the average age of intermodal dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Intermodal 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 |
Intermodal dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of intermodal dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the intermodal dispatcher population.
Intermodal dispatcher age breakdown
| Intermodal Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Intermodal dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for intermodal dispatchers is bachelor's degree, with 33% of intermodal dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Intermodal dispatchers by degree level
| Intermodal dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Intermodal dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, intermodal dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,882 annually. With a Associate degree, intermodal dispatchers earn a median annual income of $54,504 compared to $47,846 for intermodal dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,882 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,504 |
Intermodal dispatcher employment statistics
Most intermodal dispatchers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where intermodal dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where intermodal dispatchers work.
Intermodal dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Intermodal dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the intermodal dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most intermodal dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Intermodal dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 73% |
Intermodal dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for intermodal dispatchers are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Intermodal dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 49% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Intermodal dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Intermodal dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for intermodal dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Intermodal dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Intermodal 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 intermodal dispatcher tenure
The average intermodal dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 175 intermodal dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Intermodal dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Intermodal dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of intermodal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Control Assistant | 6.40% | 50,566 |
| Intermodal Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Maintenance Scheduler/Planner | 10.63% | 77,312 |
| Mail Processing Clerk | 11.70% | 106,426 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Similar intermodal dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Control Assistant | 6.40% | 50,566 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Maintenance Scheduler/Planner | 10.63% | 77,312 |
| Mail Processing Clerk | 11.70% | 106,426 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by intermodal dispatchers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Intermodal dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |