How much does a dispatcher make in Charlottesville?
$51,300a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $24.66 an hour or $4,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.66
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,920Median: $51,300Highest 10%: $63,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| 25th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| Median | $51,300 | $24.66 | |
| 75th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $63,650 | $30.60 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Harrisonburg, VA | $58,040 |
| Washington, DC | $57,160 |
| Staunton, VA | $51,370 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,990 |
| Richmond, VA | $49,830 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,160 |
| Roanoke, VA | $47,070 |
| Winchester, VA | $46,660 |
| Kingsport, TN | $46,280 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $38,900 |
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How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $24.66 ($51,300 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
Yes: $51,300 against $50,340 nationally, 2% more.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $50,710, so Charlottesville pays 1% more.
Where does Charlottesville rank for dispatcher pay?
107 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,650 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.