How much does a dispatcher make in Providence?
$49,880a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $23.98 an hour or $4,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.98
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 155 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $49,880Highest 10%: $80,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| Median | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| 75th | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| 90th | $80,460 | $38.68 |
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How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $23.98 ($49,880 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $49,880 against $50,340 nationally, 1% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $49,320, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for dispatcher pay?
155 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,460 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.