How much does a dispatcher make in Virginia?
$50,710a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Virginia. That is $24.38 an hour or $4,226 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.38
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,370Median: $50,710Highest 10%: $71,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $43,830 | $21.07 | |
| Median | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| 75th | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| 90th | $71,910 | $34.57 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisonburg, VA | $58,040 |
| Washington, DC | $57,160 |
| Staunton, VA | $51,370 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $51,300 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,990 |
| Richmond, VA | $49,830 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,160 |
| Roanoke, VA | $47,070 |
| Winchester, VA | $46,660 |
| Kingsport, TN | $46,280 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $38,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 20. Missouri | $51,410 |
| 21. Maryland | $51,350 |
| 22. Utah | $51,010 |
| 23. Virginia | $50,710 |
| 24. Ohio | $50,320 |
| 25. Indiana | $50,060 |
| 26. Kentucky | $49,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $24.38 ($50,710 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $50,710 against $50,340 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Virginia rank for dispatcher pay?
Virginia ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays dispatchers the most?
Harrisonburg, VA, with a median of $58,040 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.