How much does a dispatcher make in Alexandria?
$42,410a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $20.39 an hour or $3,534 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.39
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 353 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,350Median: $42,410Highest 10%: $59,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,350 | $13.15 | |
| 25th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $42,410 | $20.39 | |
| 75th | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 90th | $59,320 | $28.52 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,390 |
| Houma, LA | $50,460 |
| Slidell, LA | $49,920 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,070 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,930 |
| Shreveport, LA | $46,610 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,360 |
| Hammond, LA | $43,480 |
| Monroe, LA | $42,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Alexandria, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $20.39 ($42,410 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $42,410 against $50,340 nationally, 16% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $47,050, so Alexandria pays 10% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for dispatcher pay?
353 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,320 or more.
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.