How much does a dispatcher make in Baltimore?
$50,820a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.43
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,710Median: $50,820Highest 10%: $76,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $42,040 | $20.21 | |
| Median | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 75th | $60,970 | $29.31 | |
| 90th | $76,860 | $36.95 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Washington, DC | $57,160 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,170 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $50,760 |
| Salisbury, MD | $48,530 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $47,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $24.43 ($50,820 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $50,820 against $50,340 nationally, 1% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $51,350, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for dispatcher pay?
115 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,860 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.