How much does a dispatcher make in Rochester?
$48,150a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $23.15 an hour or $4,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.15
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 229 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $48,150Highest 10%: $62,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $42,590 | $20.48 | |
| Median | $48,150 | $23.15 | |
| 75th | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| 90th | $62,850 | $30.22 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| New York, NY | $58,180 |
| Kingston, NY | $51,280 |
| Syracuse, NY | $50,480 |
| Albany, NY | $49,670 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,880 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,980 |
| Watertown, NY | $46,450 |
| Utica, NY | $45,410 |
| Binghamton, NY | $44,980 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,430 |
| Elmira, NY | $39,640 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $23.15 ($48,150 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $48,150 against $50,340 nationally, 4% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,810, so Rochester pays 14% less.
Where does Rochester rank for dispatcher pay?
229 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,850 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.