How much does a dispatcher make in Fargo?

$61,260a year

Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,105 a month.

Hourly: $29.45
Vs. national median: +22%
Rank among cities: 3 of 379
Jobs in the area: 150

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $39,370Median: $61,260Highest 10%: $85,840

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$39,370	$18.93
25th	$47,940	$23.05
Median	$61,260	$29.45
75th	$74,330	$35.74
90th	$85,840	$41.27

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for dispatchers.

Minot, ND	$50,790
Grand Forks, ND	$49,450
Bismarck, ND	$48,510

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Related jobs in Fargo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$67,750
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$65,090
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$63,930
Postal Service Clerk	$63,210
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$59,750
Cargo and Freight Agent	$59,580
Postal Service Mail Sorter	$59,490
Eligibility Interviewer	$58,760
Financial Clerk	$57,470
Production	$57,300

Salaries for every job in Fargo, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Fargo?

The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $29.45 ($61,260 a year).

Do dispatchers make more in Fargo than the national average?

Yes: $61,260 against $50,340 nationally, 22% more.

How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $57,580, so Fargo pays 6% more.

Where does Fargo rank for dispatcher pay?

3 of 379 metro areas with data.

How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Fargo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,840 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.