Dispatcher

Code: 43-5032.00

Also known as: Aircraft Dispatcher, City Dispatcher, Dispatcher (Dispatch), Operations Dispatcher, Rail Operations Controller, School Bus Dispatcher, Train Dispatcher, Truck Dispatcher

Description: Dispatchers are responsible for scheduling and dispatching work crews, service vehicles for materials and passengers, equipment and workers. They rely on various forms of communication to stay in contact with human resources and to report on progress. Dispatchers have a high school diploma or its equivalent. They primarily learn this trade on the job.

Dispatcher

Typical wages


10% $26,560
25% $32,510
Median $40,980
75% $53,400
90% $67,680
10% $12.77
25% $15.63
Median $19.7
75% $25.67
90% $32.54

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
204,600
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
202,700
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 17,100