How much does a dispatcher make in Maryland?
$51,350a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Maryland. That is $24.69 an hour or $4,279 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.69
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,740Median: $51,350Highest 10%: $80,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,740 | $17.66 | |
| 25th | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| Median | $51,350 | $24.69 | |
| 75th | $64,360 | $30.94 | |
| 90th | $80,320 | $38.62 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $57,160 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,170 |
| Baltimore, MD | $50,820 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $50,760 |
| Salisbury, MD | $48,530 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $47,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 18. California | $52,350 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $52,350 |
| 20. Missouri | $51,410 |
| 21. Maryland | $51,350 |
| 22. Utah | $51,010 |
| 23. Virginia | $50,710 |
| 24. Ohio | $50,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $24.69 ($51,350 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $51,350 against $50,340 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maryland rank for dispatcher pay?
Maryland ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays dispatchers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $57,160 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.