How much does a dispatcher make in Cleveland?
$49,340a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $23.72 an hour or $4,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.72
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 178 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,240Median: $49,340Highest 10%: $73,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| 25th | $41,630 | $20.01 | |
| Median | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| 75th | $62,010 | $29.81 | |
| 90th | $73,150 | $35.17 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,900 |
| Columbus, OH | $51,640 |
| Wheeling, WV | $49,940 |
| Canton, OH | $49,700 |
| 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 Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $23.72 ($49,340 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $49,340 against $50,340 nationally, 2% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $50,320, so Cleveland pays 2% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for dispatcher pay?
178 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,150 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.