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Dispatcher Salary in Washington (2026)
$28.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,852/year ($4,154/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Dispatchers (2nd of 51), with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 4,920 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $59,330 a year — though pay ranges from $44,050 for newcomers to $88,000 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,920 Dispatcher jobs in Washington (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Dispatcher salary of $59,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $49,852 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,940 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,539 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,852 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,154 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Washington paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Washington?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Washington is $59,330 per year ($28.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,920 and $72,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Washington?
- On the median salary of $59,330, a single filer in Washington takes home about $49,852 per year ($4,154 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 4,920 Dispatcher jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.