AM Dispatcher Salary in the United States

How much does an AM Dispatcher make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an AM Dispatcher in the United States is $50,868 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,036
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,843 to $56,714
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,357
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AM Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,714 $4,726 $1,091 $27
Average $50,868 $4,239 $978 $24
25th Percentile $44,843 $3,737 $862 $22
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Key Factors That Influence AM Dispatcher Salaries

An AM Dispatcher'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects AM Dispatcher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AM Dispatcher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,473
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,813
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,086
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,330
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,492
Levels Salary
Entry Level AM Dispatcher$48,473
Intermediate Level AM Dispatcher$49,813
Senior Level AM Dispatcher$52,086
Specialist Level AM Dispatcher$52,330
Expert Level AM Dispatcher$52,492
$48,473 0 yr
$49,813 < 2 yrs
$52,086 2-4 yrs
$52,330 5-8 yrs
$52,492 > 8 yrs
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How Do AM Dispatcher 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 AM Dispatchers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,321.
  • California: $56,108.
  • Massachusetts: $55,360.

Top Paying Cities for AM Dispatchers

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:

  • San Jose: $64,160
  • San Francisco: $63,530
  • Oakland: $62,120

What Skills Can Increase an AM Dispatcher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.03% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Marketing Plans (Mentioned in 1.91% Job Postings): A marketing plan is the advertising strategy that a business will implement to sell its product or service. The marketing plan will help determine who the target market is, how to reach them, at what price point the product or service should be sold.
  • Product Knowledge (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Product knowledge is the ability to communicate information and answer questions about a product or service. It is considered an important knowledge area for any role that puts you in front of customers, investors or the media.
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Leadership 11.03%
Marketing Plans 1.91%
Product Knowledge 1.41%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an AM Dispatcher's salary.
  • Marketing Plans: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Property Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Community Engagement: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Plans
 $66,638
31%
Property Management
 $58,499
15%
Community Engagement
 $57,481
13%
Call Center
 $56,973
12%
Analysis
 $56,973
12%
Collaboration
 $55,447
9%
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How Education impacts an AM Dispatcher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many AM Dispatchers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an AM Dispatcher with a Associate's Degree is between $56,683 and $61,702).

AM Dispatcher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for AM Dispatcher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 8.0%
Associates 4.4%
Bachelors 60.6%
Masters 23.7%
Doctorate 2.6%
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AM Dispatcher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AM Dispatcher'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.

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$44,843
Average $50,868/year
$56,714
$3,737
Average $4,239/month
$4,726
$862
Average $978/week
$1,091
$22
Average $24/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $56,714 $4,726 $1,091 $27
Average $50,868 $4,239 $978 $24
25th Percentile $44,843 $3,737 $862 $22

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Salary Trends for AM Dispatcher

Salaries for an AM Dispatcher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,051 in 2023 to around $48,129 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of AM Dispatcher salary trends, .

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