How much does a dispatcher make in Tuscaloosa?
$44,740a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $21.51 an hour or $3,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.51
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 324 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,210Median: $44,740Highest 10%: $68,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,210 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| Median | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| 75th | $57,300 | $27.55 | |
| 90th | $68,740 | $33.05 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Montgomery, AL | $48,790 |
| Auburn, AL | $48,690 |
| Birmingham, AL | $48,110 |
| Huntsville, AL | $46,900 |
| Mobile, AL | $45,140 |
| Columbus, GA | $42,980 |
| Daphne, AL | $41,450 |
| Florence, AL | $39,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $21.51 ($44,740 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?
No: $44,740 against $50,340 nationally, 11% less.
How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $48,790, so Tuscaloosa pays 8% less.
Where does Tuscaloosa rank for dispatcher pay?
324 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,740 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.