How much does a dispatcher make in Olympia?
$58,710a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $28.23 an hour or $4,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.23
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,400Median: $58,710Highest 10%: $78,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| 25th | $47,870 | $23.01 | |
| Median | $58,710 | $28.23 | |
| 75th | $74,490 | $35.81 | |
| 90th | $78,620 | $37.80 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Bremerton, WA | $64,890 |
| Seattle, WA | $59,340 |
| Longview, WA | $59,020 |
| Portland, OR | $58,670 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $57,510 |
| Bellingham, WA | $56,820 |
| Kennewick, WA | $54,200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $54,000 |
| Yakima, WA | $52,830 |
| Spokane, WA | $50,000 |
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How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Olympia?
The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $28.23 ($58,710 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Olympia than the national average?
Yes: $58,710 against $50,340 nationally, 17% more.
How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $59,330, so Olympia pays 1% less.
Where does Olympia rank for dispatcher pay?
13 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,620 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.