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Dispatcher Salary in Maryland (2026)
$24.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,212/year ($3,434/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 21st of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 3,310 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $51,350 a year — though pay ranges from $36,740 for newcomers to $80,320 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,310 Dispatcher jobs in Maryland (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Dispatcher salary of $51,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,212 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $51,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,982 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,928 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,228 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,212 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,434 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Maryland?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Maryland is $51,350 per year ($24.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,980 and $64,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $51,350, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $41,212 per year ($3,434 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,310 Dispatcher jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.