How much does a dispatcher make in Omaha?

$52,800a year

Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,400 a month.

Hourly: $25.38
Vs. national median: +5%
Rank among cities: 76 of 379
Jobs in the area: 710

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $40,220Median: $52,800Highest 10%: $78,770

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$40,220	$19.34
25th	$45,790	$22.01
Median	$52,800	$25.38
75th	$61,430	$29.53
90th	$78,770	$37.87

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for dispatchers.

Lincoln, NE	$57,120
Grand Island, NE	$49,590
Sioux City, IA	$44,790

Dispatcher salary in Nebraska Dispatcher salary in all states

Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

Meter Reader	$87,320
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$68,240
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$64,940
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$63,700
Credit Authorizer	$63,220
Cargo and Freight Agent	$62,240
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$62,070
Postal Service Clerk	$61,310
Brokerage Clerk	$60,880
Statistical Assistant	$60,380

Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $25.38 ($52,800 a year).

Do dispatchers make more in Omaha than the national average?

Yes: $52,800 against $50,340 nationally, 5% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $53,880, so Omaha pays 2% less.

Where does Omaha rank for dispatcher pay?

76 of 379 metro areas with data.

How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,770 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.