Power system dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Power system dispatcher gender statistics
24.8% of power system dispatchers are women and 75.2% of power system dispatchers are men.
- Male, 75.2%
- Female, 24.8%
Power system dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.2% |
| Female | 24.8% |
Power system dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,347
Female income
$42,504
Power system dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power system dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 24.8% of power system dispatchers are female.
Power system dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.07% | 30.93% |
| 2011 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2012 | 81.29% | 18.71% |
| 2013 | 74.63% | 25.37% |
| 2014 | 71.63% | 28.37% |
| 2015 | 63.48% | 36.52% |
| 2016 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
| 2017 | 62.55% | 37.45% |
| 2018 | 67.10% | 32.90% |
| 2019 | 65.73% | 34.27% |
| 2020 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2021 | 75.20% | 24.80% |
Power system dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Power System Dispatcher | 75% | 25% |
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Power system dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power system dispatchers is White, which makes up 77.0% of all power system dispatchers. Comparatively, 7.9% of power system dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of power system dispatchers are Black or African American.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.5%
Power system dispatcher race
| Power system dispatcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Power system dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how power system dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power system dispatcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.27% | 7.86% | 0.69% | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 80.05% | 9.22% | 1.36% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 81.53% | 6.54% | 1.92% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 82.10% | 7.40% | 1.24% | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 84.70% | 5.56% | 1.48% | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 83.22% | 5.51% | 2.32% | 5.18% |
| 2016 | 81.17% | 5.29% | 2.22% | 5.59% |
| 2017 | 77.11% | 8.79% | 2.44% | 8.31% |
| 2018 | 81.86% | 7.43% | 1.99% | 5.00% |
| 2019 | 78.71% | 6.88% | 2.49% | 7.96% |
| 2020 | 77.28% | 6.91% | 2.54% | 8.45% |
| 2021 | 77.05% | 5.74% | 1.48% | 7.85% |
Power system dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown power system dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power system dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $45,015.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,571 |
| White | $46,584 |
| Black or African American | $45,015 |
| Asian | $46,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,970 |
Average power system dispatcher age
See how the average age of power system dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Power system dispatcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Power system dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of power system dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the power system dispatcher population.
Power system dispatcher age breakdown
| Power System Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Power system dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for power system dispatchers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of power system dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Power system dispatchers by degree level
| Power system dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Power system dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power system dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,724 annually. With a Associate degree, power system dispatchers earn a median annual income of $47,441 compared to $43,996 for power system dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,996 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,724 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,441 |
Power system dispatcher employment statistics
Most power system dispatchers work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where power system dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power system dispatchers work.
Power system dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Power system dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the power system dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most power system dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Power system dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 21% |
Power system dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for power system dispatchers are utilities, government and energy.
Power system dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 21% |
| Government | 17% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
Power system dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Power system dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power system dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power system dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power system dispatcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average power system dispatcher tenure
The average power system dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 135 power system dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Power system dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Power system dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power system 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Room Operator | 4.19% | 50,969 |
| Distribution System Operator | 4.62% | 51,063 |
| Power System Dispatcher | 4.80% | - |
| Biofuels Processing Technician | 10.89% | 34,759 |
Similar power system dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Room Operator | 4.19% | 50,969 |
| Distribution System Operator | 4.62% | 51,063 |
| Biofuels Processing Technician | 10.89% | 34,759 |
Foreign languages spoken by power system dispatchers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Mandarin, 33.3%
Power system dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Mandarin | 33.3% |