How much does a dispatcher make in Portland?
$58,670a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.21 an hour or $4,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.21
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 2,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,660Median: $58,670Highest 10%: $80,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| 25th | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 75th | $68,340 | $32.86 | |
| 90th | $80,400 | $38.65 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Corvallis, OR | $55,430 |
| Bend, OR | $53,870 |
| Salem, OR | $53,040 |
| Medford, OR | $49,470 |
| Albany, OR | $48,310 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.21 ($58,670 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $58,670 against $50,340 nationally, 17% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $54,980, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for dispatcher pay?
15 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,400 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.