How much does a dispatcher make in Minneapolis?
$59,560a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $28.63 an hour or $4,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.63
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,000Median: $59,560Highest 10%: $82,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,000 | $19.71 | |
| 25th | $48,810 | $23.47 | |
| Median | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| 75th | $73,270 | $35.23 | |
| 90th | $82,360 | $39.60 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Fargo, ND | $61,260 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,510 |
| Rochester, MN | $58,350 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $55,300 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,450 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $49,410 |
| La Crosse, WI | $48,710 |
| Mankato, MN | $47,300 |
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How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $28.63 ($59,560 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $59,560 against $50,340 nationally, 18% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $59,220, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for dispatcher pay?
6 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,360 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.