How much does a dispatcher make in Birmingham?
$48,110a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,009 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 231 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,950Median: $48,110Highest 10%: $68,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $39,240 | $18.87 | |
| Median | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 90th | $68,460 | $32.91 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Montgomery, AL | $48,790 |
| Auburn, AL | $48,690 |
| Huntsville, AL | $46,900 |
| Mobile, AL | $45,140 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $44,740 |
| Columbus, GA | $42,980 |
| Daphne, AL | $41,450 |
| Florence, AL | $39,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $23.13 ($48,110 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $48,110 against $50,340 nationally, 4% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $48,790, so Birmingham pays 1% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for dispatcher pay?
231 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,460 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.