How much does a dispatcher make in Springfield?
$54,900a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $26.39 an hour or $4,575 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.39
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,000Median: $54,900Highest 10%: $83,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 25th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| Median | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| 75th | $69,190 | $33.26 | |
| 90th | $83,950 | $40.36 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Chicago, IL | $58,900 |
| Decatur, IL | $56,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $56,360 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,710 |
| 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 Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $26.39 ($54,900 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $54,900 against $50,340 nationally, 9% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $57,240, so Springfield pays 4% less.
Where does Springfield rank for dispatcher pay?
51 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,950 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.