Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance is $24.98 an hour ($51,950 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($50,340). It is 4% higher than the Kentucky median ($49,990).
Pay range for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.77 | $34,880 |
| 25% of workers | $20.90 | $43,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.98 | $51,950 |
| 75% of workers | $29.08 | $60,490 |
| 90% of workers | $34.80 | $72,390 |
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $53,290 | 50 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $51,950 | 1,060 |
| Paducah | $49,920 | 90 |
| Bowling Green | $49,180 | 80 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $48,880 | 240 |
| Owensboro | $44,690 | 60 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,000 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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