Oil dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil dispatcher gender statistics
41.3% of oil dispatchers are women and 58.7% of oil dispatchers are men.
- Male, 58.7%
- Female, 41.3%
Oil dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.7% |
| Female | 41.3% |
Oil dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,824
Female income
$44,621
Oil dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 41.3% of oil dispatchers are female.
Oil dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.07% | 43.93% |
| 2011 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2012 | 55.11% | 44.89% |
| 2013 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2014 | 54.58% | 45.42% |
| 2015 | 58.02% | 41.98% |
| 2016 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2017 | 55.86% | 44.14% |
| 2018 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2019 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2020 | 63.91% | 36.09% |
| 2021 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
Oil dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil 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% |
| Oil Dispatcher | 59% | 41% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Oil dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all oil dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of oil dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of oil 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%
Oil dispatcher race
| Oil 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% |
Oil dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how oil dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil 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% |
Oil dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white oil dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oil dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $52,048.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,622 |
| White | $55,941 |
| Black or African American | $52,048 |
| Asian | $52,895 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,699 |
Average oil dispatcher age
See how the average age of oil dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Oil 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 |
Oil dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of oil dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the oil dispatcher population.
Oil dispatcher age breakdown
| Oil Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Oil dispatcher educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Oil dispatchers by degree level
| Oil dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Oil dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,429 annually. With a Associate degree, oil dispatchers earn a median annual income of $58,047 compared to $51,342 for oil dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,342 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,429 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,047 |
Oil dispatcher employment statistics
Company size where oil dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil dispatchers work.
Oil dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Oil dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for oil dispatchers are energy, transportation and technology.
Oil dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35% |
| Transportation | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Oil dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Oil dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil 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 oil dispatcher tenure
The average oil dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 oil dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Oil dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Driver | 6.40% | 159,251 |
| Oil Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Schedule Checker | 10.63% | 13,299 |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| Call Person | 17.25% | 45,355 |
Similar oil dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Driver | 6.40% | 159,251 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Schedule Checker | 10.63% | 13,299 |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| Call Person | 17.25% | 45,355 |