How much does a dispatcher make in Florida?
$45,880a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Florida. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,350Median: $45,880Highest 10%: $69,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| Median | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $58,790 | $28.26 | |
| 90th | $69,490 | $33.41 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ocala, FL | $50,560 |
| Wildwood, FL | $50,200 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $48,630 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $48,520 |
| Naples, FL | $48,440 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $47,550 |
| Miami, FL | $45,980 |
| Sebastian, FL | $45,930 |
| Lakeland, FL | $45,790 |
| North Port, FL | $45,490 |
| Orlando, FL | $45,180 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $45,140 |
| Tampa, FL | $45,090 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $45,080 |
| Crestview, FL | $44,930 |
| Gainesville, FL | $44,710 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $44,510 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $44,380 |
| Panama City, FL | $44,310 |
| Pensacola, FL | $44,270 |
| Sebring, FL | $42,050 |
| Deltona, FL | $39,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 44. Louisiana | $47,050 |
| 45. Iowa | $47,000 |
| 46. West Virginia | $46,620 |
| 47. Florida | $45,880 |
| 48. Mississippi | $45,660 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $44,950 |
| 50. New Mexico | $43,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $22.06 ($45,880 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $45,880 against $50,340 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Florida rank for dispatcher pay?
Florida ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays dispatchers the most?
Ocala, FL, with a median of $50,560 a year.
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.