The average salary for a dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in the United States is $50,830, but the range typically falls between $37,800 and $59,500. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24.44, with a range between $18.17 and $28.6.
There are approximately 206,090 people employed as a dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance.The state with the best pay for a dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $68,970, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $43,180.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,110 | $15.44 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,800 | $18.17 |
| Median | $46,860 | $22.53 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,500 | $28.6 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,840 | $36.46 |
The salary of a dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance are District of Columbia, North Dakota, Alaska, New York, Washington while the worst states are Mississippi, Nevada, Florida, South Dakota, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,440 | $42,340 | $59,030 |
| Alaska | $36,620 | $60,180 | $89,120 |
| Arizona | $33,660 | $46,400 | $62,400 |
| Arkansas | $28,520 | $45,720 | $63,640 |
| California | $36,330 | $53,750 | $75,410 |
| Colorado | $36,010 | $50,120 | $66,850 |
| Connecticut | $35,620 | $53,860 | $82,300 |
| Delaware | $31,730 | $49,470 | $65,150 |
| District of Columbia | $37,770 | $68,970 | $94,130 |
| Florida | $29,890 | $44,920 | $64,480 |
| Georgia | $27,720 | $45,470 | $66,860 |
| Hawaii | $35,530 | $58,820 | $102,530 |
| Idaho | $31,510 | $45,990 | $65,110 |
| Illinois | $34,500 | $55,700 | $77,760 |
| Indiana | $30,680 | $50,960 | $74,690 |
| Iowa | $35,440 | $56,690 | $82,730 |
| Kansas | $29,620 | $52,230 | $80,870 |
| Kentucky | $31,410 | $48,280 | $69,180 |
| Louisiana | $29,170 | $47,350 | $70,750 |
| Maine | $37,060 | $52,100 | $75,390 |
| Maryland | $34,320 | $52,050 | $72,990 |
| Massachusetts | $36,470 | $56,270 | $82,550 |
| Michigan | $33,110 | $49,310 | $71,040 |
| Minnesota | $38,080 | $57,300 | $81,480 |
| Mississippi | $26,410 | $43,180 | $61,770 |
| Missouri | $31,730 | $49,830 | $70,850 |
| Montana | $35,680 | $52,140 | $86,290 |
| Nebraska | $35,100 | $51,710 | $75,520 |
| Nevada | $30,540 | $43,680 | $63,140 |
| New Hampshire | $33,310 | $50,810 | $74,520 |
| New Jersey | $34,090 | $55,410 | $81,060 |
| New Mexico | $27,480 | $45,750 | $65,780 |
| New York | $34,670 | $64,170 | $100,250 |
| North Carolina | $30,910 | $47,080 | $64,250 |
| North Dakota | $41,290 | $63,370 | $93,980 |
| Ohio | $31,200 | $48,580 | $68,490 |
| Oklahoma | $28,810 | $46,820 | $66,170 |
| Oregon | $35,150 | $50,460 | $69,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,620 | $50,320 | $76,370 |
| Rhode Island | $38,900 | $49,150 | $61,710 |
| South Carolina | $29,900 | $45,000 | $64,000 |
| South Dakota | $31,290 | $42,530 | $58,990 |
| Tennessee | $30,280 | $45,430 | $60,590 |
| Texas | $29,200 | $46,780 | $70,360 |
| Utah | $27,040 | $48,540 | $70,300 |
| Vermont | $39,010 | $52,460 | $69,990 |
| Virginia | $31,210 | $49,290 | $72,310 |
| Washington | $38,430 | $59,190 | $80,300 |
| West Virginia | $27,110 | $46,460 | $65,330 |
| Wisconsin | $30,290 | $50,660 | $72,610 |
| Wyoming | $21,770 | $47,940 | $91,440 |
Even between cities, the salary of a dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance is West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area, ND with an average salary of $71,540.The city with the lowest average salary for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance is Auburn-Opelika area, AL with an average salary of $37,080.
Areas with highest average salaries for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance
Areas with lowest average salaries for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance
The number of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance has increased by 17,640. On average, the number of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance has been increasing by 2.3% each year. The salary of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance has increased by $5,970. On average, the salary of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance are part of the office and administrative support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all office and administrative support occupations jobs here.
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