How much does a dispatcher make in Tennessee?
$49,660a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Tennessee. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,850Median: $49,660Highest 10%: $69,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $41,350 | $19.88 | |
| Median | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 75th | $59,040 | $28.38 | |
| 90th | $69,420 | $33.38 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $53,080 |
| Cleveland, TN | $50,770 |
| Jackson, TN | $50,720 |
| Morristown, TN | $50,200 |
| Clarksville, TN | $49,750 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,680 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,290 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,620 |
| Kingsport, TN | $46,280 |
| Johnson City, TN | $38,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 26. Kentucky | $49,990 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $49,960 |
| 28. Idaho | $49,660 |
| 29. Tennessee | $49,660 |
| 30. Michigan | $49,490 |
| 31. Rhode Island | $49,320 |
| 32. Georgia | $49,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $23.88 ($49,660 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $49,660 against $50,340 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for dispatcher pay?
Tennessee ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays dispatchers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $53,080 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.