How much does a dispatcher make in Lafayette?
$48,750a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $23.44 an hour or $4,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.44
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 200 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,620Median: $48,750Highest 10%: $63,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,620 | $16.64 | |
| 25th | $40,780 | $19.61 | |
| Median | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| 75th | $58,210 | $27.99 | |
| 90th | $63,810 | $30.68 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Chicago, IL | $58,900 |
| Elkhart, IN | $51,990 |
| Louisville, KY | $51,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,900 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,060 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $49,310 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,970 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $48,210 |
| Evansville, IN | $47,890 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,140 |
| Muncie, IN | $47,130 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $23.44 ($48,750 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $48,750 against $50,340 nationally, 3% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $50,060, so Lafayette pays 3% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for dispatcher pay?
200 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,810 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.