How much does a dispatcher make in Missouri?
$51,410a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Missouri. That is $24.72 an hour or $4,284 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.72
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,720Median: $51,410Highest 10%: $101,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $42,780 | $20.57 | |
| Median | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| 75th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| 90th | $101,800 | $48.92 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MO | $56,760 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $54,070 |
| Joplin, MO | $53,840 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $49,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,650 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,920 |
| Kansas City, MO | $47,660 |
| Columbia, MO | $45,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 17. Hawaii | $52,570 |
| 18. California | $52,350 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $52,350 |
| 20. Missouri | $51,410 |
| 21. Maryland | $51,350 |
| 22. Utah | $51,010 |
| 23. Virginia | $50,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $24.72 ($51,410 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $51,410 against $50,340 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Missouri rank for dispatcher pay?
Missouri ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays dispatchers the most?
Springfield, MO, with a median of $56,760 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.