Order dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Order dispatcher gender statistics
64.5% of order dispatchers are women and 35.5% of order dispatchers are men.
- Female, 64.5%
- Male, 35.5%
Order dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.5% |
| Male | 35.5% |
Order dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,383
Female income
$36,338
Order dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in order dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 64.5% of order dispatchers are female.
Order dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.08% | 66.92% |
| 2011 | 33.45% | 66.55% |
| 2012 | 32.22% | 67.78% |
| 2013 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2014 | 31.75% | 68.25% |
| 2015 | 34.86% | 65.14% |
| 2016 | 34.00% | 66.00% |
| 2017 | 32.89% | 67.11% |
| 2018 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2019 | 40.30% | 59.70% |
| 2020 | 40.68% | 59.32% |
| 2021 | 35.47% | 64.53% |
Order dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared order 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% |
| Order Dispatcher | 35% | 65% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Order dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among order dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all order dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of order dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of order 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%
Order dispatcher race
| Order 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% |
Order dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how order dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Order 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% |
Order dispatcher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,808 |
| White | $42,505 |
| Black or African American | $40,432 |
| Asian | $40,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,316 |
Average order dispatcher age
See how the average age of order dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Order 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 |
Order dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of order dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the order dispatcher population.
Order dispatcher age breakdown
| Order Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Order dispatcher educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Order dispatchers by degree level
| Order dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Order dispatcher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,051 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,325 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,608 |
Order dispatcher employment statistics
Most order dispatchers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where order dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where order dispatchers work.
Order dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Order dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the order dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most order dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Order dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 5% |
Order dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for order dispatchers are technology, manufacturing and transportation.
Order dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Order dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Order dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for order dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Order dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Order 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 order dispatcher tenure
The average order dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 233 order dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Order dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Order dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of order 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Night Clerk | 6.40% | 79,569 |
| Order Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Senior Scheduler | 10.63% | 13,771 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Similar order dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Night Clerk | 6.40% | 79,569 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Senior Scheduler | 10.63% | 13,771 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Foreign languages spoken by order dispatchers
The most common foreign language among order dispatchers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Cantonese, 12.5%
Order dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Cantonese | 12.5% |