How much does a dispatcher make in Louisiana?
$47,050a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Louisiana. That is $22.62 an hour or $3,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.62
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,350Median: $47,050Highest 10%: $73,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,350 | $15.55 | |
| 25th | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| Median | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| 75th | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| 90th | $73,820 | $35.49 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,390 |
| Houma, LA | $50,460 |
| Slidell, LA | $49,920 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,070 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 41. Kansas | $47,170 |
| 42. Montana | $47,140 |
| 43. Arkansas | $47,130 |
| 44. Louisiana | $47,050 |
| 45. Iowa | $47,000 |
| 46. West Virginia | $46,620 |
| 47. Florida | $45,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $22.62 ($47,050 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $47,050 against $50,340 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for dispatcher pay?
Louisiana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays dispatchers the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $51,390 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.