How much does a dispatcher make in Lafayette?
$49,070a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $23.59 an hour or $4,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.59
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 188 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,790Median: $49,070Highest 10%: $76,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| 25th | $41,440 | $19.92 | |
| Median | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 75th | $64,030 | $30.78 | |
| 90th | $76,940 | $36.99 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,390 |
| Houma, LA | $50,460 |
| Slidell, LA | $49,920 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,930 |
| Shreveport, LA | $46,610 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,360 |
| Hammond, LA | $43,480 |
| Alexandria, LA | $42,410 |
| Monroe, LA | $42,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $23.59 ($49,070 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $49,070 against $50,340 nationally, 3% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $47,050, so Lafayette pays 4% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for dispatcher pay?
188 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,940 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.