How much does a dispatcher make in New Mexico?
$43,960a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in New Mexico. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.13
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,740Median: $43,960Highest 10%: $70,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,740 | $15.26 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $43,960 | $21.13 | |
| 75th | $53,550 | $25.75 | |
| 90th | $70,720 | $34.00 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $44,660 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,360 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $43,710 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $42,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 47. Florida | $45,880 |
| 48. Mississippi | $45,660 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $44,950 |
| 50. New Mexico | $43,960 |
| 51. South Dakota | $43,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $21.13 ($43,960 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $43,960 against $50,340 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for dispatcher pay?
New Mexico ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays dispatchers the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $44,660 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.