How much does a dispatcher make in Milwaukee?
$51,860a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $24.93 an hour or $4,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.93
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $51,860Highest 10%: $75,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| Median | $51,860 | $24.93 | |
| 75th | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| 90th | $75,220 | $36.16 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,510 |
| Racine, WI | $58,690 |
| Janesville, WI | $57,170 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $57,140 |
| Wausau, WI | $56,460 |
| Kenosha, WI | $54,820 |
| Green Bay, WI | $54,150 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $53,280 |
| Madison, WI | $50,020 |
| Appleton, WI | $49,370 |
| La Crosse, WI | $48,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $47,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $24.93 ($51,860 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $51,860 against $50,340 nationally, 3% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $52,350, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for dispatcher pay?
93 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,220 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.