How much does a dispatcher make in Louisville?
$51,950a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $24.98 an hour or $4,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.98
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $51,950Highest 10%: $72,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| 25th | $43,470 | $20.90 | |
| Median | $51,950 | $24.98 | |
| 75th | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 90th | $72,390 | $34.80 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $53,290 |
| 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 |
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How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $24.98 ($51,950 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $51,950 against $50,340 nationally, 3% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $49,990, so Louisville pays 4% more.
Where does Louisville rank for dispatcher pay?
90 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,390 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.