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Dispatcher Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$21.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,579/year ($3,048/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 50th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,350 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $43,960 a year — though pay ranges from $31,740 for newcomers to $70,720 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,350 Dispatcher jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Dispatcher salary of $43,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,579 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $43,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,095 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,363 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$923 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,579 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,048 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in New Mexico?
- The median Dispatcher salary in New Mexico is $43,960 per year ($21.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,440 and $53,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $43,960, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $36,579 per year ($3,048 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,350 Dispatcher jobs in New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico.