How much does a dispatcher make in Mississippi?
$45,660a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Mississippi. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.95
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,620Median: $45,660Highest 10%: $71,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,620 | $13.76 | |
| 25th | $36,150 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| 75th | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| 90th | $71,930 | $34.58 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $53,080 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $48,530 |
| Jackson, MS | $48,370 |
| Gulfport, MS | $38,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 45. Iowa | $47,000 |
| 46. West Virginia | $46,620 |
| 47. Florida | $45,880 |
| 48. Mississippi | $45,660 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $44,950 |
| 50. New Mexico | $43,960 |
| 51. South Dakota | $43,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $21.95 ($45,660 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $45,660 against $50,340 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for dispatcher pay?
Mississippi ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays dispatchers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $53,080 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.