How much does a dispatcher make in Rochester?
$58,350a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $28.05 an hour or $4,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.05
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,220Median: $58,350Highest 10%: $75,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,220 | $19.34 | |
| 25th | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $58,350 | $28.05 | |
| 75th | $64,220 | $30.88 | |
| 90th | $75,350 | $36.23 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Fargo, ND | $61,260 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,510 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $55,300 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,450 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $49,410 |
| La Crosse, WI | $48,710 |
| Mankato, MN | $47,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, MNFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $28.05 ($58,350 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $58,350 against $50,340 nationally, 16% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $59,220, so Rochester pays 1% less.
Where does Rochester rank for dispatcher pay?
19 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,350 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.