How much does a dispatcher make in Albany?
$49,670a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,139 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 165 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $49,670Highest 10%: $76,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| Median | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| 75th | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 90th | $76,210 | $36.64 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| New York, NY | $58,180 |
| Kingston, NY | $51,280 |
| Syracuse, NY | $50,480 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,880 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,150 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,980 |
| Watertown, NY | $46,450 |
| Utica, NY | $45,410 |
| Binghamton, NY | $44,980 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,430 |
| Elmira, NY | $39,640 |
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How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $23.88 ($49,670 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $49,670 against $50,340 nationally, 1% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,810, so Albany pays 11% less.
Where does Albany rank for dispatcher pay?
165 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,210 or more.
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.