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Dispatcher Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$21.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,041/year ($3,087/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 48th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 2,000 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $45,660 a year — though pay ranges from $28,620 for newcomers to $71,930 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,000 Dispatcher jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Dispatcher salary of $45,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,041 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,299 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,493 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,826 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,041 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,087 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Mississippi?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Mississippi is $45,660 per year ($21.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,150 and $59,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $45,660, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $37,041 per year ($3,087 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 2,000 Dispatcher jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.