How much does a dispatcher make in Modesto?
$51,990a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $51,990Highest 10%: $78,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| Median | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $65,540 | $31.51 | |
| 90th | $78,980 | $37.97 |
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 |
| Salinas, CA | $51,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,670 |
| Merced, CA | $51,550 |
| 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 Modesto, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $25.00 ($51,990 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $51,990 against $50,340 nationally, 3% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $52,350, so Modesto pays 1% less.
Where does Modesto rank for dispatcher pay?
89 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,980 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.