How much does a dispatcher make in Boston?
$56,560a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $27.19 an hour or $4,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.19
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 2,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,750Median: $56,560Highest 10%: $79,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,750 | $21.03 | |
| 25th | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| Median | $56,560 | $27.19 | |
| 75th | $66,670 | $32.05 | |
| 90th | $79,860 | $38.39 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $60,890 |
| Worcester, MA | $56,430 |
| Springfield, MA | $52,710 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $50,000 |
| Providence, RI | $49,880 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $48,430 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $27.19 ($56,560 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $56,560 against $50,340 nationally, 12% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $55,690, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for dispatcher pay?
36 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,860 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.