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Dispatcher Salary in Utah (2026)
$24.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,871/year ($3,406/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 22nd of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 2,040 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $51,010 a year — though pay ranges from $36,550 for newcomers to $74,870 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,040 Dispatcher jobs in Utah (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Dispatcher salary of $51,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,871 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $51,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,941 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,902 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,295 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,871 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,406 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Utah paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Utah?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Utah is $51,010 per year ($24.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,740 and $61,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Utah?
- On the median salary of $51,010, a single filer in Utah takes home about $40,871 per year ($3,406 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 2,040 Dispatcher jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.