Dispatch Operations Manager

Dispatch Operations Manager Salary

$30K

$57K

$103K

$62,888

/year

$30.23

/hour

Dispatch Operations Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$62,888

Columbus

Ohio

$60,744

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    How much does a Dispatch Operations Manager make?

    As of Jul 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a Dispatch Operations Manager in the United States is $62,888 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.23 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,209/week or $5,240/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $103,000 and as low as $30,000, the majority of Dispatch Operations Manager salaries currently range between $49,000 (25th percentile) to $71,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $86,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Dispatch Operations Manager varies greatly (by as much as 22500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Dispatch Operations Manager in your area makes on average $60,744 per year, or $2,144 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $62,888. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Dispatch Operations Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Dispatch Operations Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Dispatch Operations Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Dispatch Operations Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Remote, OR, and Northborough, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Northborough, MA, beats the national average by $14,481 (23.0%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $15,125 (24.1%) above the $62,888 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Dispatch Operations Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Waimea, HI, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Dispatch Operations Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $78,013

    $37.51

    Remote, OR

    $77,734

    $37.37

    Northborough, MA

    $77,369

    $37.20

    Berlin Corners, VT

    $76,863

    $36.95

    Sitka, AK

    $75,760

    $36.42

    Gunnison, CO

    $74,445

    $35.79

    San Francisco, CA

    $74,093

    $35.62

    Cedarburg, WI

    $73,799

    $35.48

    San Jose, CA

    $73,704

    $35.43

    Waimea, HI

    $73,349

    $35.26

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Dispatch Operations Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Dispatch Operations Manager category.

    For example Independent Contractor Corporate Trainer jobs pay as much as $24,437 (38.9%) more than the average Dispatch Operations Manager salary of $62,888. If you're qualified, finding work as a Independent Contractor Corporate Trainer may help you make more money than that of the average Dispatch Operations Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Independent Contractor Corporate Trainer

    $87,325

    $41.98

    Freight Brokerage

    $66,677

    $32.06

    Dispatch Coordinator

    $50,151

    $24.11

    Freight

    $44,181

    $21.24

    Transportation Dispatcher

    $43,643

    $20.98

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    Infographic detailing Dispatch Operations Manager salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $62,888 per year or $30.23 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.