Maintenance dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Maintenance dispatcher gender statistics
55.3% of maintenance dispatchers are women and 44.7% of maintenance dispatchers are men.
- Female, 55.3%
- Male, 44.7%
Maintenance dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% |
| Male | 44.7% |
Maintenance dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,311
Female income
$28,059
Maintenance dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 55.3% of maintenance dispatchers are female.
Maintenance dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
| 2011 | 42.47% | 57.53% |
| 2012 | 41.11% | 58.89% |
| 2013 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2014 | 40.59% | 59.41% |
| 2015 | 44.01% | 55.99% |
| 2016 | 43.07% | 56.93% |
| 2017 | 41.85% | 58.15% |
| 2018 | 48.93% | 51.07% |
| 2019 | 49.78% | 50.22% |
| 2020 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2021 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
Maintenance dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared maintenance 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% |
| Maintenance Dispatcher | 45% | 55% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Maintenance dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maintenance dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all maintenance dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of maintenance dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of maintenance 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%
Maintenance dispatcher race
| Maintenance 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% |
Maintenance dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how maintenance dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maintenance 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% |
Maintenance dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white maintenance dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $29,895.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,495 |
| White | $30,796 |
| Black or African American | $29,895 |
| Asian | $30,095 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,282 |
Average maintenance dispatcher age
See how the average age of maintenance dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Maintenance 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 |
Maintenance dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of maintenance dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the maintenance dispatcher population.
Maintenance dispatcher age breakdown
| Maintenance Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Maintenance dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for maintenance dispatchers is associate degree, with 28% of maintenance 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 27%.
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Maintenance dispatchers by degree level
| Maintenance dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Maintenance dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, maintenance dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,573 annually. With a Associate degree, maintenance dispatchers earn a median annual income of $31,268 compared to $29,728 for maintenance dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,728 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,573 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,268 |
Maintenance dispatcher employment statistics
Most maintenance dispatchers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where maintenance dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance dispatchers work.
Maintenance dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Maintenance dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the maintenance dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Maintenance dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 5% |
Maintenance dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for maintenance dispatchers are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Maintenance dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Maintenance dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Maintenance dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maintenance dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maintenance dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maintenance 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 maintenance dispatcher tenure
The average maintenance dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 426 maintenance dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Maintenance dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Maintenance dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of maintenance 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 Technician | 6.40% | 66,559 |
| Maintenance Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Service Planner | 10.63% | 15,435 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Call Taker | 17.25% | 11,539 |
Similar maintenance dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Control Technician | 6.40% | 66,559 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Service Planner | 10.63% | 15,435 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Call Taker | 17.25% | 11,539 |
Foreign languages spoken by maintenance dispatchers
The most common foreign language among maintenance dispatchers is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 15.4% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- Italian, 15.4%
- German, 7.7%
- Arabic, 7.7%
- Dutch, 7.7%
Maintenance dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| Italian | 15.4% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Arabic | 7.7% |
| Dutch | 7.7% |
