Street department dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Street department dispatcher gender statistics
27.0% of street department dispatchers are women and 73.0% of street department dispatchers are men.
- Male, 73.0%
- Female, 27.0%
Street department dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.0% |
| Female | 27.0% |
Street department dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,058
Female income
$45,709
Street department dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in street department dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 27.0% of street department dispatchers are female.
Street department dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.88% | 29.12% |
| 2011 | 71.23% | 28.77% |
| 2012 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2013 | 71.78% | 28.22% |
| 2014 | 69.62% | 30.38% |
| 2015 | 72.49% | 27.51% |
| 2016 | 71.72% | 28.28% |
| 2017 | 70.70% | 29.30% |
| 2018 | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 2019 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2020 | 77.15% | 22.85% |
| 2021 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
Street department dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared street department 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% |
| Street Department Dispatcher | 73% | 27% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Street department dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among street department dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all street department dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of street department dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of street department 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%
Street department dispatcher race
| Street department 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% |
Street department dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how street department dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Street department 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% |
Street department dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white street department dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american street department dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $53,255.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,868 |
| White | $57,206 |
| Black or African American | $53,255 |
| Asian | $54,115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,930 |
Average street department dispatcher age
See how the average age of street department dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Street department 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 |
Street department dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of street department dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the street department dispatcher population.
Street department dispatcher age breakdown
| Street Department Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Street department dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for street department dispatchers is high school diploma, with 45% of street department dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Street department dispatchers by degree level
| Street department dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Street department dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, street department dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,745 annually. With a Associate degree, street department dispatchers earn a median annual income of $59,343 compared to $52,538 for street department dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,745 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,343 |
Street department dispatcher employment statistics
Most street department dispatchers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where street department dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where street department dispatchers work.
Street department dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Street department dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the street department dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most street department dispatchers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Street department dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 54% |
Street department dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for street department dispatchers are government, manufacturing and transportation.
Street department dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 49% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Street department dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Street department dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for street department dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Street department dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Street department 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 street department dispatcher tenure
The average street department dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 368 street department dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Street department dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Street department dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of street department 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 Specialist | 6.40% | 161,107 |
| Street Department Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Assistant Planner | 10.63% | 13,753 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Emergency Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 69,103 |
Similar street department dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Specialist | 6.40% | 161,107 |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Assistant Planner | 10.63% | 13,753 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Emergency Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 69,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by street department dispatchers
- Spanish, 88.9%
- French, 11.1%
Street department dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| French | 11.1% |
