As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Truck Dispatcher in the US is $52,932, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,018 weekly, or $4,411 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Truck Dispatcher in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Truck Dispatcher in the US vary widely, spanning from $43,827 to $64,630. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,166) and 75th percentile ($59,055), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,630 per year. This $10,889 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Retail Industry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Truck Dispatcher often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Truck Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Truck Dispatcher Salary $43,827 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Truck Dispatcher Salary $48,166 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Truck Dispatcher Salary $52,932 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Truck Dispatcher Salary $59,055 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Truck Dispatcher Salary $64,630 US May 01, 2026
25% $48,166 10% $43,827 90% $64,630 75% $59,055 $52,932 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Truck Dispatcher ?

Dispatchers are communications personnel responsible for receiving and transmitting pure and reliable messages, tracking vehicles and equipment, and recording other important information. A number of organizations, including police and fire departments, emergency medical services, motorcycle couriers, taxicab providers, trucking companies, railroads, and public utility companies, use dispatchers to relay information and coordinate their operations. Essentially, the dispatcher is the "conductor" of the force, and is responsible for the direction of all units within it....

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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 Truck Dispatcher in the United States. The base salary for Truck Dispatcher ranges from $48,166 to $59,055 with the average base salary of $52,932. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,152 to $62,443 with the average total cash compensation of $54,492.

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