How much does a dispatcher make in South Carolina?
$47,550a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in South Carolina. That is $22.86 an hour or $3,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.86
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,110Median: $47,550Highest 10%: $74,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,110 | $15.44 | |
| 25th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| Median | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 75th | $61,120 | $29.38 | |
| 90th | $74,070 | $35.61 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $50,520 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $48,890 |
| Charleston, SC | $48,200 |
| Augusta, GA | $47,860 |
| Columbia, SC | $47,550 |
| Greenville, SC | $47,200 |
| Florence, SC | $45,980 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $45,740 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $39,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 36. Connecticut | $47,960 |
| 37. Nevada | $47,920 |
| 38. Arizona | $47,880 |
| 39. South Carolina | $47,550 |
| 40. Texas | $47,320 |
| 41. Kansas | $47,170 |
| 42. Montana | $47,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $22.86 ($47,550 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,550 against $50,340 nationally, 6% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for dispatcher pay?
South Carolina ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays dispatchers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $50,520 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.