How much does a dispatcher make in Pennsylvania?
$49,960a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Pennsylvania. That is $24.02 an hour or $4,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.02
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,090Median: $49,960Highest 10%: $76,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| Median | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| 75th | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| 90th | $76,180 | $36.63 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lebanon, PA | $59,390 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $56,100 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $51,600 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $51,410 |
| York, PA | $51,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,170 |
| Lancaster, PA | $50,630 |
| Reading, PA | $49,920 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,910 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,570 |
| Erie, PA | $47,960 |
| Williamsport, PA | $47,660 |
| Scranton, PA | $47,380 |
| Altoona, PA | $47,010 |
| State College, PA | $46,640 |
| Johnstown, PA | $45,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 24. Ohio | $50,320 |
| 25. Indiana | $50,060 |
| 26. Kentucky | $49,990 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $49,960 |
| 28. Idaho | $49,660 |
| 29. Tennessee | $49,660 |
| 30. Michigan | $49,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $24.02 ($49,960 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $49,960 against $50,340 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for dispatcher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays dispatchers the most?
Lebanon, PA, with a median of $59,390 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.