Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dispatcher jobs in Washington, DC

3,540 dispatchers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $57,160/year median · 14% above the national median.

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The median dispatcher salary in Washington, DC is $57,160/year, with a typical range of $47,950 to $69,160 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$57,160/year	BLS

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Dispatcher pay in Washington, DC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Washington metro. Half of Dispatchers earn inside that band.

25th$47,950 Median$57,160 75th$69,160 vs US14% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (SOC 43-5032, Dispatcher). Full Dispatcher salary guide →

What is a Dispatcher salary in Washington?

The median dispatcher salary in Washington, DC is $57,160/year, with a typical range of $47,950 to $69,160 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,540 dispatchers employed in the Washington metro area.

Dispatcher pay bands in Washington by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Dispatcher

Typical staff band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $49,443–$64,933
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Dispatcher

Typical lead band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $53,730–$66,991
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Dispatcher

Typical lead band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $54,587–$72,135
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Dispatcher

Typical mid level band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $51,158–$65,962
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Dispatcher

Typical lead band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $47,728–$65,962
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Dispatcher Career Ladder — Washington Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Washington’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Dispatcher0–2 yrs$41,155
Mid Dispatcher2–5 yrs$54,302
Senior Dispatcher5–8 yrs$68,592
Staff Dispatcher8–12 yrs$82,882
Lead Dispatcher12+ yrs$97,172

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-5032, Dispatcher).

Employers in the Dispatcher hiring market in Washington

Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Washington post Dispatcher jobs

Employers in the Washington metro typically post Dispatcher roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Dispatcher in Washington, DC — Common Questions

How much does a Dispatcher earn in Washington, DC?: Median $57,160/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,950–$69,160. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Washington?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,540 Dispatcher roles employed in the Washington metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Washington employers use for Dispatcher?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Dispatcher jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Dispatcher openings in Washington and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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