How much does a dispatcher make in Buffalo?
$48,880a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,670Median: $48,880Highest 10%: $67,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,670 | $16.19 | |
| 25th | $40,580 | $19.51 | |
| Median | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $56,770 | $27.29 | |
| 90th | $67,330 | $32.37 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| New York, NY | $58,180 |
| Kingston, NY | $51,280 |
| Syracuse, NY | $50,480 |
| Albany, NY | $49,670 |
| 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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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $23.50 ($48,880 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $48,880 against $50,340 nationally, 3% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,810, so Buffalo pays 12% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for dispatcher pay?
196 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,330 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.