Truck dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Truck dispatcher gender statistics
42.7% of truck dispatchers are women and 57.3% of truck dispatchers are men.
- Male, 57.3%
- Female, 42.7%
Truck dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.3% |
| Female | 42.7% |
Truck dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,957
Female income
$33,808
Truck dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in truck dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 42.7% of truck dispatchers are female.
Truck dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.73% | 45.27% |
| 2011 | 55.15% | 44.85% |
| 2012 | 53.77% | 46.23% |
| 2013 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2014 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
| 2015 | 56.70% | 43.30% |
| 2016 | 55.75% | 44.25% |
| 2017 | 54.52% | 45.48% |
| 2018 | 61.48% | 38.52% |
| 2019 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2020 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2021 | 57.35% | 42.65% |
Truck dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Truck Dispatcher | 57% | 43% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Truck dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among truck dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all truck dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of truck dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of 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%
Truck dispatcher race
| 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% |
Truck dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how truck dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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% |
Truck dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white truck dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american truck dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $37,179.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,304 |
| White | $38,872 |
| Black or African American | $37,179 |
| Asian | $37,551 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,903 |
Average truck dispatcher age
See how the average age of truck dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Truck dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of truck dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the truck dispatcher population.
Truck dispatcher age breakdown
| Truck Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Truck dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for truck dispatchers is high school diploma, with 35% of truck dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Truck dispatchers by degree level
| Truck dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Truck dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, truck dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,351 annually. With a Associate degree, truck dispatchers earn a median annual income of $39,769 compared to $36,867 for truck dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,867 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,351 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,769 |
Truck dispatcher employment statistics
Most truck dispatchers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where truck dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where truck dispatchers work.
Truck dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Truck dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the truck dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most truck dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Truck dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Truck dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for truck dispatchers are transportation, manufacturing and professional.
Truck dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Truck dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Truck dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for truck dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Truck dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 truck dispatcher tenure
The average truck dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 802 truck dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Truck dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Truck dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grocer | 6.40% | 15,332 |
| Truck Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Mail Messenger Contractor | 8.26% | 29,076 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Production Control Coordinator | 10.63% | 97,253 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Similar truck dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grocer | 6.40% | 15,332 |
| Mail Messenger Contractor | 8.26% | 29,076 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Production Control Coordinator | 10.63% | 97,253 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Foreign languages spoken by truck dispatchers
The most common foreign language among truck dispatchers is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Armenian at 11.5% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- Armenian, 11.5%
- Swedish, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Dari, 3.8%
- Other, 15.6%
Truck dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| Armenian | 11.5% |
| Swedish | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Dari | 3.8% |
| Other | 15.6% |
