Load dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Load dispatcher gender statistics
33.7% of load dispatchers are women and 66.3% of load dispatchers are men.
- Male, 66.3%
- Female, 33.7%
Load dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.3% |
| Female | 33.7% |
Load dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,871
Female income
$44,695
Load dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in load dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 33.7% of load dispatchers are female.
Load dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.91% | 36.09% |
| 2011 | 64.30% | 35.70% |
| 2012 | 63.01% | 36.99% |
| 2013 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2014 | 62.51% | 37.49% |
| 2015 | 65.73% | 34.27% |
| 2016 | 64.86% | 35.14% |
| 2017 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2018 | 70.04% | 29.96% |
| 2019 | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 2020 | 71.07% | 28.93% |
| 2021 | 66.32% | 33.68% |
Load dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared load 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% |
| Load Dispatcher | 66% | 34% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Load dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among load dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all load dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of load dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of load 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%
Load dispatcher race
| Load 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% |
Load dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how load dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Load 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% |
Load dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white load dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american load dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $52,101.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,666 |
| White | $55,981 |
| Black or African American | $52,101 |
| Asian | $52,945 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,746 |
Average load dispatcher age
See how the average age of load dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Load 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 |
Load dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of load dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the load dispatcher population.
Load dispatcher age breakdown
| Load Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Load dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for load dispatchers is high school diploma, with 36% of load dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Load dispatchers by degree level
| Load dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Load dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, load dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,456 annually. With a Associate degree, load dispatchers earn a median annual income of $58,079 compared to $51,397 for load dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,397 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,456 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,079 |
Load dispatcher employment statistics
Most load dispatchers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where load dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where load dispatchers work.
Load dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Load dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the load dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most load dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Load dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 3% |
Load dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for load dispatchers are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Load dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Load dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Load dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for load dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Load dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Load 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 load dispatcher tenure
The average load dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 216 load dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Load dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Load dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of load 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales/Stock Associate | 6.40% | 401,752 |
| Load Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Package Delivery Room Service Runner | 8.26% | 54,136 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Product Planner | 10.63% | 85,346 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Communications Officer | 17.25% | 93,158 |
Similar load dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales/Stock Associate | 6.40% | 401,752 |
| Package Delivery Room Service Runner | 8.26% | 54,136 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Product Planner | 10.63% | 85,346 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Communications Officer | 17.25% | 93,158 |
Foreign languages spoken by load dispatchers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Load dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |