Railroad dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Railroad dispatcher gender statistics
31.6% of railroad dispatchers are women and 68.4% of railroad dispatchers are men.
- Male, 68.4%
- Female, 31.6%
Railroad dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.4% |
| Female | 31.6% |
Railroad dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,678
Female income
$37,569
Railroad dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in railroad dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 31.6% of railroad dispatchers are female.
Railroad dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.08% | 33.92% |
| 2011 | 66.46% | 33.54% |
| 2012 | 65.20% | 34.80% |
| 2013 | 67.07% | 32.93% |
| 2014 | 64.72% | 35.28% |
| 2015 | 67.84% | 32.16% |
| 2016 | 67.00% | 33.00% |
| 2017 | 65.89% | 34.11% |
| 2018 | 72.00% | 28.00% |
| 2019 | 72.69% | 27.31% |
| 2020 | 73.00% | 27.00% |
| 2021 | 68.42% | 31.58% |
Railroad dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared railroad 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% |
| Railroad Dispatcher | 68% | 32% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Railroad dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among railroad dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all railroad dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of railroad dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of railroad 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%
Railroad dispatcher race
| Railroad 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% |
Railroad dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how railroad dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Railroad 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% |
Railroad dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white railroad dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american railroad dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $40,911.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,019 |
| White | $42,577 |
| Black or African American | $40,911 |
| Asian | $41,278 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,624 |
Average railroad dispatcher age
See how the average age of railroad dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Railroad 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 |
Railroad dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of railroad dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the railroad dispatcher population.
Railroad dispatcher age breakdown
| Railroad Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Railroad dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for railroad dispatchers is high school diploma, with 40% of railroad dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 20%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Railroad dispatchers by degree level
| Railroad dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Railroad dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, railroad dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,027 annually. With a Associate degree, railroad dispatchers earn a median annual income of $43,457 compared to $40,603 for railroad dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,603 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,027 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,457 |
Railroad dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Railroad dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for railroad dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Railroad dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Railroad 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 railroad dispatcher tenure
The average railroad dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 railroad dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Railroad dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 29% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Railroad dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of railroad 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Merchandiser | 6.40% | 213,261 |
| Railroad Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Inventory Lead | 10.63% | 19,766 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Emergency Vehicle Operator | 17.25% | 49,687 |
Similar railroad dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| General Merchandiser | 6.40% | 213,261 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Inventory Lead | 10.63% | 19,766 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Emergency Vehicle Operator | 17.25% | 49,687 |
Foreign languages spoken by railroad dispatchers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Railroad dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |