School bus dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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School bus dispatcher gender statistics
65.7% of school bus dispatchers are women and 34.3% of school bus dispatchers are men.
- Female, 65.7%
- Male, 34.3%
School bus dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.7% |
| Male | 34.3% |
School bus dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,114
Female income
$45,049
School bus dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in school bus dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 65.7% of school bus dispatchers are female.
School bus dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.94% | 68.06% |
| 2011 | 32.30% | 67.70% |
| 2012 | 31.09% | 68.91% |
| 2013 | 32.90% | 67.10% |
| 2014 | 30.64% | 69.36% |
| 2015 | 33.69% | 66.31% |
| 2016 | 32.84% | 67.16% |
| 2017 | 31.75% | 68.25% |
| 2018 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
| 2019 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2020 | 39.43% | 60.57% |
| 2021 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
School bus dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared school bus 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% |
| School Bus Dispatcher | 34% | 66% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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School bus dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among school bus dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all school bus dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of school bus dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of school bus 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%
School bus dispatcher race
| School bus 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% |
School bus dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how school bus dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
School bus 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% |
School bus dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white school bus dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american school bus dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $52,367.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,898 |
| White | $56,194 |
| Black or African American | $52,367 |
| Asian | $53,200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,990 |
Average school bus dispatcher age
See how the average age of school bus dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
School bus 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 |
School bus dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of school bus dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the school bus dispatcher population.
School bus dispatcher age breakdown
| School Bus Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
School bus dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for school bus dispatchers is bachelor's degree, with 42% of school bus dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
School bus dispatchers by degree level
| School bus dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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School bus dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, school bus dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,617 annually. With a Associate degree, school bus dispatchers earn a median annual income of $58,261 compared to $51,673 for school bus dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,673 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,617 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,261 |
School bus dispatcher employment statistics
Company size where school bus dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where school bus dispatchers work.
School bus dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
School bus dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the school bus dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most school bus dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
School bus dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 12% |
School bus dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
School bus dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for school bus dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
School bus dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | School bus 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 school bus dispatcher tenure
The average school bus dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 school bus dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
School bus dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
School bus dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of school bus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Control Clerk | 6.40% | 254,804 |
| School Bus Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Production Expediter | 10.63% | 51,674 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| Police Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 8,526 |
Similar school bus dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Control Clerk | 6.40% | 254,804 |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Production Expediter | 10.63% | 51,674 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| Police Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 8,526 |
Foreign languages spoken by school bus dispatchers
- Spanish, 100.0%
School bus dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |