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Dispatcher Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$27.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,446/year ($4,037/month) for a single filer
North Dakota is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Dispatchers (4th of 51), with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 600 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $57,580 a year — though pay ranges from $38,560 for newcomers to $82,030 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 600 Dispatcher jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Dispatcher salary of $57,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,446 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,730 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,405 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,446 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,037 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in North Dakota?
- The median Dispatcher salary in North Dakota is $57,580 per year ($27.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,800 and $68,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $57,580, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $48,446 per year ($4,037 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 600 Dispatcher jobs in North Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota.