How much does a dispatcher make in Trenton?
$53,180a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $25.57 an hour or $4,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.57
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,930Median: $53,180Highest 10%: $73,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,930 | $20.64 | |
| 25th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $53,180 | $25.57 | |
| 75th | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 90th | $73,100 | $35.14 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| New York, NY | $58,180 |
| Vineland, NJ | $56,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,170 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $50,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $25.57 ($53,180 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $53,180 against $50,340 nationally, 6% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $54,590, so Trenton pays 3% less.
Where does Trenton rank for dispatcher pay?
71 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,100 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.