How much does a dispatcher make in Decatur?
$56,740a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Decatur, IL metro area. That is $27.28 an hour or $4,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.28
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,150Median: $56,740Highest 10%: $83,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,150 | $18.82 | |
| 25th | $47,580 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| 75th | $72,600 | $34.90 | |
| 90th | $83,020 | $39.91 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Chicago, IL | $58,900 |
| Champaign, IL | $56,360 |
| 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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Salaries for every job in Decatur, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Decatur?
The median hourly pay in the Decatur, IL metro area is $27.28 ($56,740 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Decatur than the national average?
Yes: $56,740 against $50,340 nationally, 13% more.
How does Decatur compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $57,240, so Decatur pays 1% less.
Where does Decatur rank for dispatcher pay?
34 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Decatur?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,020 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.