How Much Does a Train Dispatcher Make in Worcester, MA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Train Dispatcher Salary in Worcester, MA

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Train Dispatcher in Worcester, MA is $51,081, equivalent to $25 per hour, $982 weekly, or $4,257 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Train Dispatcher in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Train Dispatcher in Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $44,603 to $64,820. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,690) and 75th percentile ($58,273), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,820 per year. This $10,583 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Computer Systems, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Worcester Train Dispatcher often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 statewide for Train Dispatcher job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Train Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Train Dispatcher Salary $44,603 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Train Dispatcher Salary $47,690 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Train Dispatcher Salary $51,081 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Train Dispatcher Salary $58,273 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Train Dispatcher Salary $64,820 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
25% $47,690 10% $44,603 90% $64,820 75% $58,273 $51,081 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Train Dispatcher ?

A train dispatcher (US), rail traffic controller (Canada), train controller (Australia) or signalman (UK), is employed by a railroad to direct and facilitate the movement of trains over an assigned territory, which is usually part, or all, of a railroad operating division. The dispatcher is also responsible for cost effective movement of trains and other on-track railroad equipment to optimize physical (trains) and human resource (crews) assets.[full citation needed]...

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    Dispatcher I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Train Dispatcher

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Lead Dispatcher

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Train Dispatcher in Worcester, MA. The base salary for Train Dispatcher ranges from $47,690 to $58,273 with the average base salary of $51,081. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,969 to $62,465 with the average total cash compensation of $54,037.
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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