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Dispatcher Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$23.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,082/year ($3,507/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 29th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 4,190 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $49,660 a year — though pay ranges from $34,850 for newcomers to $69,420 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,190 Dispatcher jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Dispatcher salary of $49,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $42,082 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $49,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,779 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,799 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,082 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,507 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Tennessee?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Tennessee is $49,660 per year ($23.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,350 and $59,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $49,660, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $42,082 per year ($3,507 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,190 Dispatcher jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.