Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in Tennessee
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Tennessee earn an average of $51,130 a year. That is $3,610 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $54,740. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $54,540.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,740 | $26.32 |
| Tennessee | $51,130 | $24.58 |
| Missouri | $59,420 | $28.57 |
| Kentucky | $54,600 | $26.25 |
| Virginia | $54,230 | $26.07 |
| Georgia | $52,030 | $25.02 |
| North Carolina | $51,240 | $24.63 |
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Questions and answers
How much do dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance make in Tennessee?
The average is $51,130 a year, and the median is $49,660. That is $3,610 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $54,740.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$24.58 an hour on average; the median is $23.87.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($54,540), followed by Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($52,140). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($42,500).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #40 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.