Dispatcher I Salary in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Dispatcher I Salary in Fort Smith, AR

How much does a Dispatcher I make in Fort Smith, AR? The average Dispatcher I salary in Fort Smith, AR is $40,119 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $35,525 and $45,560. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $31,343 Fort Smith,AR March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $35,525 Fort Smith,AR March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $40,119 Fort Smith,AR March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $45,560 Fort Smith,AR March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $50,514 Fort Smith,AR March 26, 2024
25% $35,525 10% $31,343 90% $50,514 75% $45,560 $40,119 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Dispatcher I

Dispatcher I coordinates drivers and vehicles to convey freight or passengers to assigned destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Maintains contact with drivers to communicate updates, delays, or special instructions and relay delivery status to customers. Being a Dispatcher I records driver assignments, delivery time, and other transportation data in a computer database to track metrics. Ensures drivers are compliant with all DOT, state, local, and company regulations. Additionally, Dispatcher I requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Dispatcher I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Dispatcher I in Fort Smith, AR
  • MULTI-CRAFT CONTRACTORS INC - Springdale, AR
    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Dispatcher will work with service division to dispatch technicians efficiently and profitably. Individual is...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Natural State Storm Emergency Response - 71654, AR
    Job Description. Job Description. Emergency Responder dispatcher needed. Powered by JazzHR. BHlimCFdwY
    - 5 Days Ago
  • D.H. Pace Company, Inc. - North Little Rock, AR
    Job Description. Job Description. Overhead Door Company of Little Rock™, a DH Pace Company, Inc. in Little Rock, Arkansas. is seeking to hire a. Residentia...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Hot Springs Village Property Owners Assoc - Hot Springs Village, AR
    Job Description. Job Description. Job Title. Radio Dispatcher Certified. Department. Public Safety/Police Department. Reports To. Chief of Police. FLSA Sta...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • West Central Planning & Development District - Hot Springs National Park, AR
    Job Description of a Dispatcher. Effectively and professionally provides communications and dispatch services for ground emergency medical services. Duties...
    - 1 Day Ago

Career Path for Dispatcher I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Dispatcher I, the first career path typically starts with a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters position, and then progresses to Transportation Manager.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Dispatcher II position, and then progresses to Lead Dispatcher.

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Dispatcher II
Transportation Manager
Lead Dispatcher
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Dispatcher I Pay Difference by Location

Dispatcher I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Dispatcher I, the highest Dispatcher I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Dispatcher I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Dispatcher I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Dispatcher I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dispatcher I in Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Dispatcher I ranges from $35,525 to $45,560 with the average base salary of $40,119. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,697 to $45,963 with the average total cash compensation of $40,354.
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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

Fort Smith, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Dispatcher I Salary in popular cities: Little Rock, Fayetteville, Springdale

Skills associated with Dispatcher I: Scheduling, DOT Regulations, Data Entry-Keyboarding, Record Keeping ...More

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