How much does a dispatcher make in New York?
$55,810a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in New York. That is $26.83 an hour or $4,651 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.83
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,720Median: $55,810Highest 10%: $105,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| Median | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| 75th | $74,840 | $35.98 | |
| 90th | $105,800 | $50.86 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $58,180 |
| Kingston, NY | $51,280 |
| Syracuse, NY | $50,480 |
| Albany, NY | $49,670 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,880 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,150 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,980 |
| Watertown, NY | $46,450 |
| Utica, NY | $45,410 |
| Binghamton, NY | $44,980 |
| Ithaca, NY | $43,890 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,430 |
| Elmira, NY | $39,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 6. Delaware | $57,170 |
| 7. Alaska | $56,730 |
| 8. Vermont | $56,360 |
| 9. New York | $55,810 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $55,690 |
| 11. Maine | $55,150 |
| 12. Oregon | $54,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $26.83 ($55,810 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $55,810 against $50,340 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New York rank for dispatcher pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.