What are the main factors that influence a Dispatch's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Dispatch's salary?

A Dispatch's salary grows with experience: a Dispatcher I (0-1 years)earns $42,890, a Dispatch (1-3 years)earns $50,143, a Lead Dispatcher (3-5 years)earns $58,592,

What are the highest paying states for a Dispatch?

Dispatch salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dispatch roles are District of Columbia $54,111, California $53,905, Massachusetts $53,187. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dispatch roles make?

Salaries for Dispatch level roles vary by specialization: Dispatch Manager: $101,893; Dispatch Officer: $50,955; Dispatch Supervisor: $50,841; Dispatch Trucking: $49,849; Dispatch Technician: $49,477.

Dispatch Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Dispatch make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dispatch in Rhode Island is $50,670 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Dispatch's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,358
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,112 to $57,835
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,873

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Dispatch Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,835	$4,820	$1,112	$28
Average	$50,670	$4,223	$974	$24
25th Percentile	$47,112	$3,926	$906	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Dispatch Salaries

A Dispatch's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Dispatch Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Dispatches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,111.
California: $53,905.
Massachusetts: $53,187.

District of Columbia $54,111 California $53,905 Massachusetts $53,187 Washington $52,991 New Jersey $52,972 Alaska $52,904 Connecticut $52,229 New York $51,955

Hawaii $51,081 Rhode Island $50,670 Maryland $50,392 Minnesota $50,010 Colorado $49,864 Illinois $49,815 Oregon $49,629 Delaware $49,492

New Hampshire $49,406 Virginia $49,214 Pennsylvania $48,652 Nevada $48,368 North Dakota $48,275 Michigan $48,129 Wisconsin $48,075 Vermont $47,967

Texas $47,669 Maine $47,650 Arizona $47,620 Ohio $47,586 Georgia $47,137 Indiana $46,912 Wyoming $46,868 Utah $46,799

Iowa $46,770 Kansas $46,536 Louisiana $46,467 North Carolina $46,443 Missouri $46,433 Florida $46,242 Montana $46,140 Nebraska $46,042

Kentucky $45,988 South Carolina $45,793 Tennessee $45,671 Idaho $45,622 New Mexico $45,265 Oklahoma $45,187 Alabama $44,898 South Dakota $44,415

Arkansas $44,151 West Virginia $44,009 Mississippi $43,584

Top Paying Cities for Dispatches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $51,303
Albion: $50,870
Ashaway: $51,206

Adamsville, RI $51,303 Albion, RI $50,870 Ashaway, RI $51,206 Barrington, RI $50,736 Block Island, RI $51,019 Bradford, RI $51,175 Bristol, RI $50,932 Carolina, RI $51,091

Charlestown, RI $51,109 Chepachet, RI $51,008 Clayville, RI $50,866 Coventry, RI $50,868 West Greenwich, RI $51,008 East Greenwich, RI $50,834 Exeter, RI $50,994 Fiskeville, RI $50,735

Forestdale, RI $51,126 Foster, RI $50,981 Glendale, RI $51,130 Greene, RI $51,048 Greenville, RI $50,755 Harmony, RI $50,820 Harrisville, RI $51,108 Hope, RI $50,767

Hope Valley, RI $51,161 Hopkinton, RI $51,229 Jamestown, RI $51,058 Kenyon, RI $51,085 Little Compton, RI $51,296 Manville, RI $50,937 Mapleville, RI $51,018 Newport, RI $51,109

Middletown, RI $51,131 North Kingstown, RI $50,921 North Scituate, RI $50,821 Oakland, RI $51,073 Pascoag, RI $51,142 Pawtucket, RI $50,660 Central Falls, RI $50,683 Cumberland, RI $50,971

Lincoln, RI $50,734 Portsmouth, RI $51,104 Prudence Island, RI $50,998 Rockville, RI $51,221 Saunderstown, RI $51,027 Shannock, RI $51,087 Slatersville, RI $51,127 Slocum, RI $51,025

Tiverton, RI $51,259 Wakefield, RI $51,070 Kingston, RI $51,051 Narragansett, RI $51,085 Peace Dale, RI $51,064 Warren, RI $50,867 Warwick, RI $50,725 Westerly, RI $51,218

West Kingston, RI $51,067 West Warwick, RI $50,787 Wood River Junction, RI $51,140 Woonsocket, RI $51,129 North Smithfield, RI $51,013 Wyoming, RI $51,087 Providence, RI $50,646 Cranston, RI $50,652

North Providence, RI $50,658 East Providence, RI $50,649 Riverside, RI $50,665 Rumford, RI $50,658 Smithfield, RI $50,760 Johnston, RI $50,675

Dispatch Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dispatch's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$47,112

Average $50,670/year

$57,835

$3,926

Average $4,223/month

$4,820

$906

Average $974/week

$1,112

$23

Average $24/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,835	$4,820	$1,112	$28
Average	$50,670	$4,223	$974	$24
25th Percentile	$47,112	$3,926	$906	$23

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