How much does a dispatcher make in Salem?
$53,040a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $25.50 an hour or $4,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,930Median: $53,040Highest 10%: $74,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,930 | $18.72 | |
| 25th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| Median | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 75th | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $74,130 | $35.64 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Portland, OR | $58,670 |
| Corvallis, OR | $55,430 |
| Bend, OR | $53,870 |
| Medford, OR | $49,470 |
| Albany, OR | $48,310 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,730 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $25.50 ($53,040 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $53,040 against $50,340 nationally, 5% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $54,980, so Salem pays 4% less.
Where does Salem rank for dispatcher pay?
74 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,130 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.