How much does a dispatcher make in Michigan?
$49,490a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Michigan. That is $23.79 an hour or $4,124 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.79
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $49,490Highest 10%: $80,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| 25th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| Median | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| 75th | $62,040 | $29.83 | |
| 90th | $80,650 | $38.77 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Battle Creek, MI | $52,290 |
| Saginaw, MI | $51,380 |
| Traverse City, MI | $51,140 |
| Detroit, MI | $50,600 |
| Monroe, MI | $49,730 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $49,400 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $49,030 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $48,990 |
| Flint, MI | $48,300 |
| Lansing, MI | $47,350 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,140 |
| Niles, MI | $46,570 |
| Jackson, MI | $45,980 |
| Muskegon, MI | $45,620 |
| Bay City, MI | $45,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 27. Pennsylvania | $49,960 |
| 28. Idaho | $49,660 |
| 29. Tennessee | $49,660 |
| 30. Michigan | $49,490 |
| 31. Rhode Island | $49,320 |
| 32. Georgia | $49,180 |
| 33. Alabama | $48,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $23.79 ($49,490 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $49,490 against $50,340 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for dispatcher pay?
Michigan ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays dispatchers the most?
Battle Creek, MI, with a median of $52,290 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.