How much does a dispatcher make in Cincinnati?
$51,900a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $24.95 an hour or $4,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.95
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,670Median: $51,900Highest 10%: $83,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $44,610 | $21.45 | |
| Median | $51,900 | $24.95 | |
| 75th | $66,140 | $31.80 | |
| 90th | $83,160 | $39.98 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Columbus, OH | $51,640 |
| Wheeling, WV | $49,940 |
| Canton, OH | $49,700 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,340 |
| Dayton, OH | $49,180 |
| Toledo, OH | $48,990 |
| Akron, OH | $48,650 |
| Springfield, OH | $48,030 |
| Youngstown, OH | $46,970 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,370 |
| Mansfield, OH | $46,370 |
| Lima, OH | $45,610 |
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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $24.95 ($51,900 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $51,900 against $50,340 nationally, 3% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $50,320, so Cincinnati pays 3% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for dispatcher pay?
91 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,160 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.