How much does a dispatcher make in California?
$52,350a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in California. That is $25.17 an hour or $4,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.17
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,520Median: $52,350Highest 10%: $81,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $52,350 | $25.17 | |
| 75th | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| 90th | $81,070 | $38.98 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $60,780 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,610 |
| Napa, CA | $57,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,430 |
| Stockton, CA | $55,780 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $54,250 |
| El Centro, CA | $53,990 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,210 |
| Yuba City, CA | $52,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,170 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $51,990 |
| Salinas, CA | $51,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,670 |
| Merced, CA | $51,550 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,750 |
| Visalia, CA | $50,610 |
| Redding, CA | $50,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,550 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,490 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $50,130 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,580 |
| Hanford, CA | $48,410 |
| Chico, CA | $48,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 15. Nebraska | $53,880 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $52,770 |
| 17. Hawaii | $52,570 |
| 18. California | $52,350 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $52,350 |
| 20. Missouri | $51,410 |
| 21. Maryland | $51,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.17 ($52,350 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $52,350 against $50,340 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for dispatcher pay?
California ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays dispatchers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $60,780 a year.
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.