How much does a dispatcher make in Sacramento?
$50,550a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $24.30 an hour or $4,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.30
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,370Median: $50,550Highest 10%: $80,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $50,550 | $24.30 | |
| 75th | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| 90th | $80,330 | $38.62 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| San Jose, CA | $60,780 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,610 |
| Napa, CA | $57,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,430 |
| Stockton, CA | $55,780 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $54,250 |
| El Centro, CA | $53,990 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,210 |
| Yuba City, CA | $52,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,170 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $51,990 |
| Salinas, CA | $51,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,670 |
| Merced, CA | $51,550 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,750 |
| Visalia, CA | $50,610 |
| Redding, CA | $50,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,490 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $50,130 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,580 |
| Hanford, CA | $48,410 |
| Chico, CA | $48,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $24.30 ($50,550 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $50,550 against $50,340 nationally, 0% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $52,350, so Sacramento pays 3% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for dispatcher pay?
130 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,330 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.