How much does a dispatcher make in Richmond?
$49,830a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $23.96 an hour or $4,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.96
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,510Median: $49,830Highest 10%: $69,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,510 | $18.51 | |
| 25th | $45,070 | $21.67 | |
| Median | $49,830 | $23.96 | |
| 75th | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 90th | $69,140 | $33.24 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Harrisonburg, VA | $58,040 |
| Washington, DC | $57,160 |
| Staunton, VA | $51,370 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $51,300 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,990 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,160 |
| Roanoke, VA | $47,070 |
| Winchester, VA | $46,660 |
| Kingsport, TN | $46,280 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $38,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $23.96 ($49,830 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $49,830 against $50,340 nationally, 1% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $50,710, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for dispatcher pay?
156 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,140 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.