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How much does a dispatcher make in Canton?

$49,700a year

Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area. That is $23.89 an hour or $4,142 a month.

Hourly
$23.89
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
162 of 379
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,140Median: $49,700Highest 10%: $75,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,140$16.89
25th$41,130$19.77
Median$49,700$23.89
75th$63,490$30.52
90th$75,190$36.15

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for dispatchers.

Cincinnati, OH$51,900
Columbus, OH$51,640
Wheeling, WV$49,940
Cleveland, OH$49,340
Dayton, OH$49,180
Toledo, OH$48,990
Akron, OH$48,650
Springfield, OH$48,030
Youngstown, OH$46,970
Huntington, WV$46,370
Mansfield, OH$46,370
Lima, OH$45,610
Dispatcher salary in Ohio Dispatcher salary in all states

Related jobs in Canton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,080
Postal Service Clerk$61,570
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,320
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,130
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$56,770
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$56,120
Production$54,420
Eligibility Interviewer$50,570
Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,430
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$46,950
Salaries for every job in Canton, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Canton?

The median hourly pay in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area is $23.89 ($49,700 a year).

Do dispatchers make more in Canton than the national average?

No: $49,700 against $50,340 nationally, 1% less.

How does Canton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $50,320, so Canton pays 1% less.

Where does Canton rank for dispatcher pay?

162 of 379 metro areas with data.

How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Canton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,190 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.