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Dispatcher Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$23.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,517/year ($3,293/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 35th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 5,740 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $48,230 a year — though pay ranges from $35,930 for newcomers to $71,010 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,740 Dispatcher jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Dispatcher salary of $48,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,517 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,608 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,690 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,416 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,517 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,293 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in North Carolina?
- The median Dispatcher salary in North Carolina is $48,230 per year ($23.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,390 and $59,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $48,230, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $39,517 per year ($3,293 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 5,740 Dispatcher jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.