How much does a dispatcher make in Columbus?
$51,640a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $24.83 an hour or $4,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.83
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,110Median: $51,640Highest 10%: $76,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| 25th | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $51,640 | $24.83 | |
| 75th | $63,890 | $30.72 | |
| 90th | $76,980 | $37.01 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,900 |
| 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 Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $24.83 ($51,640 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $51,640 against $50,340 nationally, 3% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $50,320, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for dispatcher pay?
97 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,980 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.