How much does a dispatcher make in Rhode Island?
$49,320a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Rhode Island. That is $23.71 an hour or $4,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.71
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,070Median: $49,320Highest 10%: $83,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| Median | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| 75th | $60,380 | $29.03 | |
| 90th | $83,390 | $40.09 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $49,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 28. Idaho | $49,660 |
| 29. Tennessee | $49,660 |
| 30. Michigan | $49,490 |
| 31. Rhode Island | $49,320 |
| 32. Georgia | $49,180 |
| 33. Alabama | $48,790 |
| 34. Wyoming | $48,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $23.71 ($49,320 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $49,320 against $50,340 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for dispatcher pay?
Rhode Island ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays dispatchers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $49,880 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.