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Dispatcher Salary in Ohio (2026)
$24.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,945/year ($3,495/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 24th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 5,720 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $50,320 a year — though pay ranges from $35,540 for newcomers to $76,430 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,720 Dispatcher jobs in Ohio (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Dispatcher salary of $50,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,945 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $50,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,858 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,849 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$667 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,945 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,495 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Ohio?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Ohio is $50,320 per year ($24.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,640 and $62,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $50,320, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $41,945 per year ($3,495 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 5,720 Dispatcher jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.