How much does a dispatcher make in Memphis?
$53,080a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $25.52 an hour or $4,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.52
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,980Median: $53,080Highest 10%: $77,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $44,880 | $21.58 | |
| Median | $53,080 | $25.52 | |
| 75th | $61,430 | $29.53 | |
| 90th | $77,950 | $37.48 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Cleveland, TN | $50,770 |
| Jackson, TN | $50,720 |
| Clarksville, TN | $49,750 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,680 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,290 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,620 |
| Kingsport, TN | $46,280 |
| Johnson City, TN | $38,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $25.52 ($53,080 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $53,080 against $50,340 nationally, 5% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $49,660, so Memphis pays 7% more.
Where does Memphis rank for dispatcher pay?
73 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,950 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.