The salary statistics and trend of dispatchers in the industry of rail transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dispatcher salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,700 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dispatchers in the industry of rail transportation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dispatchers is $97,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dispatchers is $29,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dispatchers in the industry of Rail Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,800 | 6.45% | 3.62% |
| 2016 | $55,010 | 0.93% | - |
| 2015 | $54,500 | 2.77% | - |
| 2014 | $52,990 | -4.79% | - |
| 2013 | $55,530 | -2.05% | - |
| 2012 | $56,670 | - | - |
The average salaries of dispatchers in 39 industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of dispatchers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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