How much does a dispatcher make in Merced?
$51,550a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Merced, CA metro area. That is $24.78 an hour or $4,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.78
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,770Median: $51,550Highest 10%: $79,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| 25th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $51,550 | $24.78 | |
| 75th | $63,150 | $30.36 | |
| 90th | $79,360 | $38.15 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| San Jose, CA | $60,780 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,610 |
| Napa, CA | $57,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,430 |
| Stockton, CA | $55,780 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $54,250 |
| El Centro, CA | $53,990 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,210 |
| Yuba City, CA | $52,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,170 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $51,990 |
| Salinas, CA | $51,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,670 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,750 |
| Visalia, CA | $50,610 |
| Redding, CA | $50,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,550 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,490 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $50,130 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,580 |
| Hanford, CA | $48,410 |
| Chico, CA | $48,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Merced, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Merced?
The median hourly pay in the Merced, CA metro area is $24.78 ($51,550 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Merced than the national average?
Yes: $51,550 against $50,340 nationally, 2% more.
How does Merced compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $52,350, so Merced pays 2% less.
Where does Merced rank for dispatcher pay?
100 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Merced?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,360 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.