How much does a dispatcher make in Massachusetts?
$55,690a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Massachusetts. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,460Median: $55,690Highest 10%: $84,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,460 | $20.41 | |
| 25th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $67,100 | $32.26 | |
| 90th | $84,150 | $40.46 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $60,890 |
| Boston, MA | $56,560 |
| Worcester, MA | $56,430 |
| Springfield, MA | $52,710 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $50,000 |
| Providence, RI | $49,880 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $48,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 7. Alaska | $56,730 |
| 8. Vermont | $56,360 |
| 9. New York | $55,810 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $55,690 |
| 11. Maine | $55,150 |
| 12. Oregon | $54,980 |
| 13. New Jersey | $54,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $26.77 ($55,690 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $55,690 against $50,340 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for dispatcher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays dispatchers the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $60,890 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.