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Dispatcher Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$24.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,789/year ($3,399/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 27th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 6,670 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $49,960 a year — though pay ranges from $36,090 for newcomers to $76,180 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,670 Dispatcher jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Dispatcher salary of $49,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,789 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $49,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,815 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,822 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,534 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,789 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,399 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Pennsylvania is $49,960 per year ($24.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,840 and $61,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $49,960, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $40,789 per year ($3,399 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 6,670 Dispatcher jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.