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Dispatcher Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$25.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,868/year ($3,489/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 17th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 950 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $52,570 a year — though pay ranges from $37,760 for newcomers to $88,250 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 950 Dispatcher jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Dispatcher salary of $52,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,868 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $52,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,128 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,022 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,552 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,489 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Hawaii?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Hawaii is $52,570 per year ($25.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,980 and $66,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $52,570, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $41,868 per year ($3,489 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 950 Dispatcher jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.