How much does a dispatcher make in San Luis Obispo?
$53,210a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $25.58 an hour or $4,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.58
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,990Median: $53,210Highest 10%: $71,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| Median | $53,210 | $25.58 | |
| 75th | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| 90th | $71,860 | $34.55 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| San Jose, CA | $60,780 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,610 |
| Napa, CA | $57,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,430 |
| Stockton, CA | $55,780 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $54,250 |
| El Centro, CA | $53,990 |
| Yuba City, CA | $52,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,170 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $51,990 |
| Salinas, CA | $51,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,670 |
| Merced, CA | $51,550 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,750 |
| Visalia, CA | $50,610 |
| Redding, CA | $50,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,550 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,490 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $50,130 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,580 |
| Hanford, CA | $48,410 |
| Chico, CA | $48,160 |
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Salaries for every job in San Luis Obispo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in San Luis Obispo?
The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $25.58 ($53,210 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?
Yes: $53,210 against $50,340 nationally, 6% more.
How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $52,350, so San Luis Obispo pays 2% more.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank for dispatcher pay?
70 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in San Luis Obispo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,860 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.