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Dispatcher Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$22.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,948/year ($3,246/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 44th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 2,980 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $47,050 a year — though pay ranges from $32,350 for newcomers to $73,820 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,980 Dispatcher jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Dispatcher salary of $47,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,948 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $47,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,466 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,599 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,037 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,948 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,246 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Louisiana?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Louisiana is $47,050 per year ($22.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,160 and $59,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $47,050, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $38,948 per year ($3,246 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,980 Dispatcher jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.