How much does a dispatcher make in Alabama?
$48,790a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Alabama. That is $23.46 an hour or $4,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.46
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,490Median: $48,790Highest 10%: $72,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| Median | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| 75th | $58,530 | $28.14 | |
| 90th | $72,740 | $34.97 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, AL | $52,310 |
| Anniston, AL | $51,580 |
| Montgomery, AL | $48,790 |
| Auburn, AL | $48,690 |
| Birmingham, AL | $48,110 |
| Huntsville, AL | $46,900 |
| Dothan, AL | $45,810 |
| Mobile, AL | $45,140 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $44,740 |
| Columbus, GA | $42,980 |
| Daphne, AL | $41,450 |
| Florence, AL | $39,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 30. Michigan | $49,490 |
| 31. Rhode Island | $49,320 |
| 32. Georgia | $49,180 |
| 33. Alabama | $48,790 |
| 34. Wyoming | $48,690 |
| 35. North Carolina | $48,230 |
| 36. Connecticut | $47,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $23.46 ($48,790 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $48,790 against $50,340 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Alabama rank for dispatcher pay?
Alabama ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays dispatchers the most?
Decatur, AL, with a median of $52,310 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.