How much does a dispatcher make in Springfield?
$56,760a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $27.29 an hour or $4,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.29
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $56,760Highest 10%: $96,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $43,430 | $20.88 | |
| Median | $56,760 | $27.29 | |
| 75th | $68,730 | $33.04 | |
| 90th | $96,450 | $46.37 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| St. Joseph, MO | $54,070 |
| Joplin, MO | $53,840 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $49,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,650 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,920 |
| Kansas City, MO | $47,660 |
| Columbia, MO | $45,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $27.29 ($56,760 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $56,760 against $50,340 nationally, 13% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $51,410, so Springfield pays 10% more.
Where does Springfield rank for dispatcher pay?
33 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,450 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.