How much does a dispatcher make in Washington?
$57,160a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $27.48 an hour or $4,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.48
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,260Median: $57,160Highest 10%: $83,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,260 | $20.32 | |
| 25th | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| Median | $57,160 | $27.48 | |
| 75th | $69,160 | $33.25 | |
| 90th | $83,050 | $39.93 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $27.48 ($57,160 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $57,160 against $50,340 nationally, 14% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $72,260, so Washington pays 21% less.
Where does Washington rank for dispatcher pay?
26 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,050 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.