Material dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Material dispatcher gender statistics
38.6% of material dispatchers are women and 61.4% of material dispatchers are men.
- Male, 61.4%
- Female, 38.6%
Material dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.4% |
| Female | 38.6% |
Material dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,821
Female income
$57,087
Material dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 38.6% of material dispatchers are female.
Material dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.54% | 45.46% |
| 2011 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
| 2012 | 52.35% | 47.65% |
| 2013 | 54.29% | 45.71% |
| 2014 | 53.15% | 46.85% |
| 2015 | 52.70% | 47.30% |
| 2016 | 53.24% | 46.76% |
| 2017 | 53.15% | 46.85% |
| 2018 | 52.68% | 47.32% |
| 2019 | 57.11% | 42.89% |
| 2020 | 60.13% | 39.87% |
| 2021 | 61.43% | 38.57% |
Material dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared material 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% |
| Material Dispatcher | 61% | 39% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Material dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among material dispatchers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all material dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.2% of material dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of material dispatchers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Material dispatcher race
| Material dispatcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Material dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how material dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Material dispatcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.11% | 10.05% | 3.83% | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 70.08% | 10.83% | 3.20% | 13.50% |
| 2012 | 70.85% | 10.32% | 3.80% | 12.65% |
| 2013 | 69.38% | 10.70% | 4.22% | 13.30% |
| 2014 | 67.47% | 11.16% | 4.36% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 68.31% | 10.80% | 4.70% | 14.00% |
| 2016 | 68.27% | 10.21% | 3.68% | 15.52% |
| 2017 | 67.53% | 10.58% | 4.88% | 14.39% |
| 2018 | 67.72% | 9.79% | 4.45% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 68.29% | 8.99% | 4.73% | 15.62% |
| 2020 | 62.40% | 10.76% | 6.28% | 15.46% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 10.44% | 5.69% | 17.17% |
Material dispatcher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,366 |
| White | $69,731 |
| Black or African American | $58,548 |
| Asian | $72,788 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,572 |
Average material dispatcher age
See how the average age of material dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Material dispatcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 38 |
Material dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of material dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the material dispatcher population.
Material dispatcher age breakdown
| Material Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Material dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for material dispatchers is bachelor's degree, with 46% of material dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Material dispatchers by degree level
| Material dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Material dispatcher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,913 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,927 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,811 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,261 |
Material dispatcher employment statistics
Company size where material dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where material dispatchers work.
Material dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Material dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for material dispatchers are technology, construction and manufacturing.
Material dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Material dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Material dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for material dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Material dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Material dispatcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.97% |
| 2011 | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 5.69% |
| 2014 | 4.63% |
| 2015 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 3.02% |
| 2017 | 3.02% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 4.19% |
| 2021 | 4.80% |
Average material dispatcher tenure
The average material dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 material dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Material dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Material dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of material 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Service Supply Distributor | 6.40% | 20,298 |
| Courier Driver | 8.26% | 135,368 |
| Mail Carriers Supervisor | 9.48% | 18,342 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Material Dispatcher | 10.63% | - |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Similar material dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Central Service Supply Distributor | 6.40% | 20,298 |
| Courier Driver | 8.26% | 135,368 |
| Mail Carriers Supervisor | 9.48% | 18,342 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |