How much does a dispatcher make in Minnesota?
$59,220a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Minnesota. That is $28.47 an hour or $4,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.47
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,420Median: $59,220Highest 10%: $82,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| 25th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| 75th | $72,210 | $34.72 | |
| 90th | $82,360 | $39.60 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $61,260 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,560 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $72,260 |
| 2. Washington | $59,330 |
| 3. Minnesota | $59,220 |
| 4. North Dakota | $57,580 |
| 5. Illinois | $57,240 |
| 6. Delaware | $57,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $28.47 ($59,220 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $59,220 against $50,340 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for dispatcher pay?
Minnesota ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays dispatchers the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $61,260 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.