How much does a dispatcher make in Lancaster?
$50,630a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $24.34 an hour or $4,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.34
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,480Median: $50,630Highest 10%: $76,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $45,260 | $21.76 | |
| Median | $50,630 | $24.34 | |
| 75th | $62,990 | $30.28 | |
| 90th | $76,970 | $37.00 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Lebanon, PA | $59,390 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $56,100 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $51,600 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $51,410 |
| York, PA | $51,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,170 |
| Reading, PA | $49,920 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,910 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,570 |
| Erie, PA | $47,960 |
| Williamsport, PA | $47,660 |
| Scranton, PA | $47,380 |
| Altoona, PA | $47,010 |
| State College, PA | $46,640 |
| Johnstown, PA | $45,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $24.34 ($50,630 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Lancaster than the national average?
Yes: $50,630 against $50,340 nationally, 1% more.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $49,960, so Lancaster pays 1% more.
Where does Lancaster rank for dispatcher pay?
125 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,970 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.