Lead dispatch vs dispatcher clerk

The differences between lead dispatches and dispatcher clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a lead dispatch and a dispatcher clerk. Additionally, a lead dispatch has an average salary of $39,625, which is higher than the $31,319 average annual salary of a dispatcher clerk.

The top three skills for a lead dispatch include data entry, logistics and payroll. The most important skills for a dispatcher clerk are customer service, DOT, and data entry.

Lead dispatch vs dispatcher clerk overview

	Lead Dispatch	Dispatcher Clerk
Yearly salary	$39,625	$31,319
Hourly rate	$19.05	$15.06
Growth rate	4%	-8%
Number of jobs	4,847	70,603
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Lead dispatch vs dispatcher clerk salary

Lead dispatches and dispatcher clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Dispatch	Dispatcher Clerk
Average salary	$39,625	$31,319
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $50,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	Lacey, WA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	Yaamava' Resort & Casino	Southern California Edison
Best paying industry	Health Care	Government

Differences between lead dispatch and dispatcher clerk education

There are a few differences between a lead dispatch and a dispatcher clerk in terms of educational background:

	Lead Dispatch	Dispatcher Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lead dispatch vs dispatcher clerk demographics

Here are the differences between lead dispatches' and dispatcher clerks' demographics:

	Lead Dispatch	Dispatcher Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 44.3% Female, 55.7%	Male, 29.4% Female, 70.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between lead dispatch and dispatcher clerk duties and responsibilities

Lead dispatch example responsibilities.

Manage dot hrs for drivers as far as what tasks can be done in a certain amount of time.
Maintain scheduling and performance data when there MDT (mobile data terminal) which is there GPS goes down.
Monitor mileage through GPS tracking software, maintain records and schedule all necessary fleet repairs base on usage and necessity.
Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involve in or directly relevant to a logistics activity.
Transition into dispatch and begin posting and dispatching emergency and non-emergency transport ambulances.

Dispatcher clerk example responsibilities.

Manage all accounting functions such as billing, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cost reports.
Manage customer service satisfaction by providing update eta and location of drivers.
Use RF scanners for shipping and receiving.
Maintain accurate information in AS400 to ensure pay is accurate for date.
Update several internal database accordingly (trailer tracking, ship schedule, AS400).
Perform other duties: i.e., filing, copying, collating, record keeping.

Lead dispatch vs dispatcher clerk skills

Common lead dispatch skills

Data Entry, 15%
Logistics, 12%
Payroll, 6%
Computer System, 6%
Non-Emergency Calls, 5%
Computer Aided Dispatch, 4%

Common dispatcher clerk skills

Customer Service, 32%
DOT, 16%
Data Entry, 14%
Strong Customer Service, 6%
Inbound Calls, 4%
ETA, 4%