Tow truck dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Tow truck dispatcher gender statistics
63.9% of tow truck dispatchers are women and 36.1% of tow truck dispatchers are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Tow truck dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Tow truck dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,457
Female income
$34,824
Tow truck dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tow truck dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of tow truck dispatchers are female.
Tow truck dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.70% | 66.30% |
| 2011 | 34.08% | 65.92% |
| 2012 | 32.83% | 67.17% |
| 2013 | 34.69% | 65.31% |
| 2014 | 32.36% | 67.64% |
| 2015 | 35.50% | 64.50% |
| 2016 | 34.63% | 65.37% |
| 2017 | 33.51% | 66.49% |
| 2018 | 40.15% | 59.85% |
| 2019 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2020 | 41.36% | 58.64% |
| 2021 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
Tow truck dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared tow truck 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% |
| Tow Truck Dispatcher | 36% | 64% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Tow truck dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tow truck dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all tow truck dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of tow truck dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of tow truck 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%
Tow truck dispatcher race
| Tow truck 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% |
Tow truck dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how tow truck dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tow truck 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% |
Tow truck dispatcher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,936 |
| White | $41,725 |
| Black or African American | $39,386 |
| Asian | $39,898 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,382 |
Average tow truck dispatcher age
See how the average age of tow truck dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tow truck 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 |
Tow truck dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of tow truck dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the tow truck dispatcher population.
Tow truck dispatcher age breakdown
| Tow Truck Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Tow truck dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for tow truck dispatchers is high school diploma, with 35% of tow truck dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Tow truck dispatchers by degree level
| Tow truck dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Tow truck dispatcher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,959 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,792 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,976 |
Tow truck dispatcher employment statistics
Company size where tow truck dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tow truck dispatchers work.
Tow truck dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Tow truck dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for tow truck dispatchers are retail, transportation and hospitality.
Tow truck dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 13% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
Tow truck dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Tow truck dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tow truck dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tow truck dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tow truck 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 tow truck dispatcher tenure
The average tow truck dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 220 tow truck dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tow truck dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tow truck dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tow truck 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 Specialist | 6.40% | 107,710 |
| Tow Truck Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Production Scheduler | 10.63% | 64,551 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Emergency Communications Officer | 17.25% | 93,158 |
Similar tow truck dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Control Specialist | 6.40% | 107,710 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Production Scheduler | 10.63% | 64,551 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Emergency Communications Officer | 17.25% | 93,158 |
Foreign languages spoken by tow truck dispatchers
The most common foreign language among tow truck dispatchers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
Tow truck dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |