How much does a Dispatcher I make in Santa Cruz, CA? The average Dispatcher I salary in Santa Cruz, CA is $51,469 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,578 and $58,447. 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. 

Dispatcher I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $40,214 Santa Cruz,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $45,578 Santa Cruz,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $51,469 Santa Cruz,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $58,447 Santa Cruz,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Dispatcher I Salary $64,801 Santa Cruz,CA April 24, 2024
25% $45,578 10% $40,214 90% $64,801 75% $58,447 $51,469 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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AIRFIELD SERVICES DISPATCHER with Security Clearance

Department of Defense - Lemoore Naval Air Station, CA

AIRFIELD SERVICES DISPATCHER with Security Clearance

Department of the Navy - Lemoore Naval Air Station, CA

Police Dispatcher

San Jose State University - San Jose, CA

Police Dispatcher

California State University, Sacramento - Sacramento, CA

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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  • Duties * You will dispatch Aircraft Services vehicles, equipment and personnel verbally and by two way radio communications * You will receive requests fro...
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  • Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilit...
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  • Job Summary. The Police Dispatcher is an entry level, uniformed non-sworn, support position for the University Police Department. Under general supervision...
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  • Police Dispatcher. Job No. 531809. Work Type. Staff. Location. Sacramento. Categories. Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Proba...
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  • Police Dispatcher-HI. Job No. 532674. Work Type. Staff. Location. Sacramento. Categories. Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Te...
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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 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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About Santa Cruz, California    Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bur....More

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