How much does a dispatcher make in Champaign?
$56,360a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $27.10 an hour or $4,697 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.10
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,330Median: $56,360Highest 10%: $82,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,330 | $15.54 | |
| 25th | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| Median | $56,360 | $27.10 | |
| 75th | $71,670 | $34.46 | |
| 90th | $82,660 | $39.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Chicago, IL | $58,900 |
| Decatur, IL | $56,740 |
| Springfield, IL | $54,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,710 |
| Bloomington, IL | $50,360 |
| Paducah, KY | $49,920 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $49,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,650 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,010 |
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How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Champaign?
The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $27.10 ($56,360 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Champaign than the national average?
Yes: $56,360 against $50,340 nationally, 12% more.
How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $57,240, so Champaign pays 2% less.
Where does Champaign rank for dispatcher pay?
41 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,660 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.