How much does a dispatcher make in Kentucky?
$49,990a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Kentucky. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.03
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $49,990Highest 10%: $77,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| 25th | $41,770 | $20.08 | |
| Median | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 75th | $61,890 | $29.75 | |
| 90th | $77,330 | $37.18 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $53,290 |
| Louisville, KY | $51,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,900 |
| Paducah, KY | $49,920 |
| Clarksville, TN | $49,750 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $49,180 |
| Lexington, KY | $48,880 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,370 |
| Owensboro, KY | $44,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 23. Virginia | $50,710 |
| 24. Ohio | $50,320 |
| 25. Indiana | $50,060 |
| 26. Kentucky | $49,990 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $49,960 |
| 28. Idaho | $49,660 |
| 29. Tennessee | $49,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $24.03 ($49,990 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $49,990 against $50,340 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for dispatcher pay?
Kentucky ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays dispatchers the most?
Elizabethtown, KY, with a median of $53,290 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.