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Dispatcher Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$26.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,142/year ($3,679/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 10th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 3,510 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $55,690 a year — though pay ranges from $42,460 for newcomers to $84,150 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,510 Dispatcher jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Dispatcher salary of $55,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,142 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $55,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,503 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,260 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,785 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,142 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,679 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Massachusetts?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Massachusetts is $55,690 per year ($26.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,570 and $67,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $55,690, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $44,142 per year ($3,679 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 3,510 Dispatcher jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.