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Dispatcher Salary in Florida (2026)
$22.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,045/year ($3,254/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 47th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 12,550 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $45,880 a year — though pay ranges from $35,350 for newcomers to $69,490 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,550 Dispatcher jobs in Florida (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Dispatcher salary of $45,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $39,045 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,326 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,510 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,045 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,254 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Florida?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Florida is $45,880 per year ($22.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,700 and $58,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Florida?
- On the median salary of $45,880, a single filer in Florida takes home about $39,045 per year ($3,254 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 12,550 Dispatcher jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.