How much does a dispatcher make in Seattle?
$59,340a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.53
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,990Median: $59,340Highest 10%: $91,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,990 | $22.59 | |
| 25th | $51,900 | $24.95 | |
| Median | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| 75th | $75,510 | $36.30 | |
| 90th | $91,900 | $44.18 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Bremerton, WA | $64,890 |
| Longview, WA | $59,020 |
| Olympia, WA | $58,710 |
| Portland, OR | $58,670 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $57,510 |
| Bellingham, WA | $56,820 |
| Kennewick, WA | $54,200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $54,000 |
| Yakima, WA | $52,830 |
| Spokane, WA | $50,000 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,180 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Meter Reader | $74,030 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.53 ($59,340 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $59,340 against $50,340 nationally, 18% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $59,330, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for dispatcher pay?
9 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,900 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.