Dispatch Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Dispatch Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dispatch Technician in the United States is $49,453 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,500
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,903 to $55,759
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,670
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Dispatch Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,759 $4,647 $1,072 $27
Average $49,453 $4,121 $951 $24
25th Percentile $45,903 $3,825 $883 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Dispatch Technician Salaries

A Dispatch Technician'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 Dispatch Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dispatch Technician'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): $48,615
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,714
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,222
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,147
  • Expert (over 8 years): $53,356
Levels Salary
Entry Level Dispatch Technician$48,615
Intermediate Level Dispatch Technician$48,714
Senior Level Dispatch Technician$50,222
Specialist Level Dispatch Technician$53,147
Expert Level Dispatch Technician$53,356
$48,615 0 yr
$48,714 < 2 yrs
$50,222 2-4 yrs
$53,147 5-8 yrs
$53,356 > 8 yrs
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How Do Dispatch Technician 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 Dispatch Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,755.
  • California: $54,547.
  • Massachusetts: $53,820.

Top Paying Cities for Dispatch Technicians

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: $62,376
  • San Francisco: $61,762
  • Oakland: $60,392

What Skills Can Increase a Dispatch Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.25% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Computer Systems (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): A computer system is a set of integrated devices that input, output, process, and store data and information. Computer systems are currently built around at least one digital processing device.
  • Guest Service (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.
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Customer Service 19.25%
Computer Systems 1.5%
Guest Service 1.14%
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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 a Dispatch Technician's salary.
  • Event Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Catering: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Event Management
 $55,388
12%
Coaching
 $55,388
12%
Catering
 $54,399
10%
Analysis
 $53,904
9%
Aviation
 $53,410
8%
Leadership
 $51,432
4%
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How Education impacts a Dispatch Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Dispatch Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Dispatch Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $45,179 and $48,870).

Dispatch Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Dispatch Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.3%
High School 54.5%
Associates 16.5%
Bachelors 24.9%
Masters 1.5%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Dispatch Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dispatch Technician'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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$45,903
Average $49,453/year
$55,759
$3,825
Average $4,121/month
$4,647
$883
Average $951/week
$1,072
$22
Average $24/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $55,759 $4,647 $1,072 $27
Average $49,453 $4,121 $951 $24
25th Percentile $45,903 $3,825 $883 $22

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Salary Trends for Dispatch Technician

Salaries for a Dispatch Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,952 in 2023 to around $46,409 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dispatch Technician salary trends, .

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