How much does a dispatcher make in New Jersey?
$54,590a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in New Jersey. That is $26.25 an hour or $4,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.25
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,730Median: $54,590Highest 10%: $79,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| 25th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| Median | $54,590 | $26.25 | |
| 75th | $64,450 | $30.99 | |
| 90th | $79,890 | $38.41 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $58,180 |
| Vineland, NJ | $56,550 |
| Trenton, NJ | $53,180 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,170 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $50,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 10. Massachusetts | $55,690 |
| 11. Maine | $55,150 |
| 12. Oregon | $54,980 |
| 13. New Jersey | $54,590 |
| 14. Colorado | $54,070 |
| 15. Nebraska | $53,880 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $52,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $26.25 ($54,590 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $54,590 against $50,340 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for dispatcher pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays dispatchers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $58,180 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.