How much does a dispatcher make in Lexington?
$48,880a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 197 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,160Median: $48,880Highest 10%: $75,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,160 | $16.42 | |
| 25th | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| Median | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| 90th | $75,050 | $36.08 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| 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 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,370 |
| Owensboro, KY | $44,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $23.50 ($48,880 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $48,880 against $50,340 nationally, 3% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $49,990, so Lexington pays 2% less.
Where does Lexington rank for dispatcher pay?
197 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,050 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.