How much does a dispatcher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.20 an hour or $4,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.20
- Average (mean)
- $54,740
- Jobs
- 202,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| 25th | $42,750 | $20.55 | |
| Median | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 75th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| 90th | $78,140 | $37.57 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $72,260 |
| Washington | $59,330 |
| Minnesota | $59,220 |
| North Dakota | $57,580 |
| Illinois | $57,240 |
| Delaware | $57,170 |
| Alaska | $56,730 |
| Vermont | $56,360 |
| New York | $55,810 |
| Massachusetts | $55,690 |
| Maine | $55,150 |
| Oregon | $54,980 |
| New Jersey | $54,590 |
| Colorado | $54,070 |
| Nebraska | $53,880 |
| New Hampshire | $52,770 |
| Hawaii | $52,570 |
| California | $52,350 |
| Wisconsin | $52,350 |
| Missouri | $51,410 |
| Maryland | $51,350 |
| Utah | $51,010 |
| Virginia | $50,710 |
| Ohio | $50,320 |
| Indiana | $50,060 |
| Kentucky | $49,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,960 |
| Idaho | $49,660 |
| Tennessee | $49,660 |
| Michigan | $49,490 |
| Rhode Island | $49,320 |
| Georgia | $49,180 |
| Alabama | $48,790 |
| Wyoming | $48,690 |
| North Carolina | $48,230 |
| Connecticut | $47,960 |
| Nevada | $47,920 |
| Arizona | $47,880 |
| South Carolina | $47,550 |
| Texas | $47,320 |
| Kansas | $47,170 |
| Montana | $47,140 |
| Arkansas | $47,130 |
| Louisiana | $47,050 |
| Iowa | $47,000 |
| West Virginia | $46,620 |
| Florida | $45,880 |
| Mississippi | $45,660 |
| Oklahoma | $44,950 |
| New Mexico | $43,960 |
| South Dakota | $43,920 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $64,890 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $62,130 |
| Fargo, ND | $61,260 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $60,890 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,780 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,510 |
| Lebanon, PA | $59,390 |
| Seattle, WA | $59,340 |
| Lewiston, ME | $59,160 |
| Longview, WA | $59,020 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,900 |
| Olympia, WA | $58,710 |
| Racine, WI | $58,690 |
| Portland, OR | $58,670 |
In other countries
Dispatcher belongs to the international group "Transport clerks".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cargo and Freight Agent$52,260
- Courier and Messenger$39,200
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,040
- Meter Reader$48,150
- Postal Service Clerk$62,130
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Production$59,650
- Shipping$45,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.20 ($50,340 a year).
How much does a dispatcher make a month?
About $4,195 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,340 a year.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,030 or less a year ($17.32 an hour); the top 10% make $78,140 or more.
Which state pays dispatchers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $72,260 a year, followed by Washington ($59,330) and Minnesota ($59,220).
Which city pays dispatchers the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $64,890 a year.
How many dispatchers are there in the United States?
About 202,810 people work as dispatchers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.