How much does a dispatcher make in Albuquerque?
$43,710a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $21.01 an hour or $3,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.01
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 342 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,750Median: $43,710Highest 10%: $64,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | $15.26 | |
| 25th | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| Median | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| 75th | $50,800 | $24.42 | |
| 90th | $64,560 | $31.04 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Farmington, NM | $44,660 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $21.01 ($43,710 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $43,710 against $50,340 nationally, 13% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $43,960, so Albuquerque pays 1% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for dispatcher pay?
342 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,560 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.