How much does a Dispatcher make in Montana?

The median Dispatcher salary in Montana is $47,140 per year ($22.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,030 and $60,910.

What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Montana?

On the median salary of $47,140, a single filer in Montana takes home about $38,598 per year ($3,217 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.

How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Montana?

BLS counts 810 Dispatcher jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Dispatcher Salary in Montana (2026)

$47,140 /year median

$22.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,598/year ($3,217/month) for a single filer

Montana ranks 42nd of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 810 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $47,140 a year — though pay ranges from $36,230 for newcomers to $67,440 at the top.

Dispatcher pay range in Montana

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$36,230	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$44,030	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$47,140	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$60,910	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$67,440	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 810 Dispatcher jobs in Montana (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).

Gross vs. take-home in Montana

A median Dispatcher salary of $47,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,598 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.

Gross (median)	$47,140
Federal income tax	−$3,477
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,606
Montana state income tax	−$1,459
Take-home (annual)	$38,598
Take-home (monthly)	$3,217

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dispatcher make in Montana?: The median Dispatcher salary in Montana is $47,140 per year ($22.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,030 and $60,910.
What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Montana?: On the median salary of $47,140, a single filer in Montana takes home about $38,598 per year ($3,217 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Montana?: BLS counts 810 Dispatcher jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Dispatchers

District of Columbia $72,260 Washington $59,330 Minnesota $59,220 North Dakota $57,580 Illinois $57,240 Delaware $57,170 Alaska $56,730 Vermont $56,360

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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 Montana 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 Montana.