How much does a dispatcher make in Rockford?
$50,710a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $24.38 an hour or $4,226 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.38
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,950Median: $50,710Highest 10%: $80,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,950 | $16.32 | |
| 25th | $42,790 | $20.57 | |
| Median | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| 75th | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| 90th | $80,320 | $38.62 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Chicago, IL | $58,900 |
| Decatur, IL | $56,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $56,360 |
| Springfield, IL | $54,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | $50,360 |
| Paducah, KY | $49,920 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $49,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,650 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $24.38 ($50,710 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $50,710 against $50,340 nationally, 1% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $57,240, so Rockford pays 11% less.
Where does Rockford rank for dispatcher pay?
121 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,320 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.