Receiver dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Receiver dispatcher gender statistics
70.7% of receiver dispatchers are women and 29.3% of receiver dispatchers are men.
- Female, 70.7%
- Male, 29.3%
Receiver dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.7% |
| Male | 29.3% |
Receiver dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,871
Female income
$39,343
Receiver dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in receiver dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 70.7% of receiver dispatchers are female.
Receiver dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.11% | 72.89% |
| 2011 | 27.44% | 72.56% |
| 2012 | 26.34% | 73.66% |
| 2013 | 27.99% | 72.01% |
| 2014 | 25.93% | 74.07% |
| 2015 | 28.71% | 71.29% |
| 2016 | 27.93% | 72.07% |
| 2017 | 26.94% | 73.06% |
| 2018 | 32.93% | 67.07% |
| 2019 | 33.69% | 66.31% |
| 2020 | 34.04% | 65.96% |
| 2021 | 29.26% | 70.74% |
Receiver dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared receiver 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% |
| Receiver Dispatcher | 29% | 71% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Receiver dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among receiver dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all receiver dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of receiver dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of receiver 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%
Receiver dispatcher race
| Receiver 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% |
Receiver dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how receiver dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Receiver 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% |
Receiver dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white receiver dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american receiver dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $45,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,520 |
| White | $48,590 |
| Black or African American | $45,426 |
| Asian | $46,116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,769 |
Average receiver dispatcher age
See how the average age of receiver dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Receiver 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 |
Receiver dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of receiver dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the receiver dispatcher population.
Receiver dispatcher age breakdown
| Receiver Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Receiver dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for receiver dispatchers is high school diploma, with 31% of receiver dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Receiver dispatchers by degree level
| Receiver dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Receiver dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, receiver dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,413 annually. With a Associate degree, receiver dispatchers earn a median annual income of $50,296 compared to $44,850 for receiver dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,850 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,413 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,296 |
Receiver dispatcher employment statistics
Most receiver dispatchers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where receiver dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where receiver dispatchers work.
Receiver dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Receiver dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the receiver dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most receiver dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Receiver dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Receiver dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for receiver dispatchers are manufacturing, transportation and construction.
Receiver dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Receiver dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Receiver dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for receiver dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Receiver dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Receiver 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 receiver dispatcher tenure
The average receiver dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 495 receiver dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Receiver dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Receiver dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of receiver 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Selector | 6.40% | 101,366 |
| Receiver Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Messenger | 8.26% | 399 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Material Dispatcher | 10.63% | 22,864 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Similar receiver dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Selector | 6.40% | 101,366 |
| Messenger | 8.26% | 399 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Material Dispatcher | 10.63% | 22,864 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Foreign languages spoken by receiver dispatchers
The most common foreign language among receiver dispatchers is Spanish at 88.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 5.9% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 88.2%
- Thai, 5.9%
- Hindi, 5.9%
Receiver dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.2% |
| Thai | 5.9% |
| Hindi | 5.9% |
