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Dispatcher Salary in Nevada (2026)
$23.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,684/year ($3,390/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 37th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 2,840 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $47,920 a year — though pay ranges from $34,860 for newcomers to $77,600 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,840 Dispatcher jobs in Nevada (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Dispatcher salary of $47,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $40,684 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,570 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,666 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,684 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,390 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nevada paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Nevada?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Nevada is $47,920 per year ($23.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,630 and $58,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $47,920, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $40,684 per year ($3,390 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,840 Dispatcher jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.