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Dispatcher Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$25.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,725/year ($3,644/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 15th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 1,500 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $53,880 a year — though pay ranges from $38,790 for newcomers to $95,260 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,500 Dispatcher jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Dispatcher salary of $53,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,725 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $53,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,122 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,748 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,725 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,644 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Nebraska?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Nebraska is $53,880 per year ($25.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,850 and $63,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $53,880, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $43,725 per year ($3,644 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,500 Dispatcher jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.