SOC 43-5032 · May 2025 · United States
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance across the United States is $50,340 per year, measured over 202,810 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $72,260.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Pay for this occupation varies by 64.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $72,260 and South Dakota pays $43,920.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $72,260 | 300 | |
| 2 | Washington | $59,330 | 4,920 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $59,220 | 2,760 | |
| 4 | North Dakota | $57,580 | 600 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $57,240 | — | |
| 6 | Delaware | $57,170 | 670 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $56,730 | 570 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $56,360 | 260 | |
| 9 | New York | $55,810 | 11,160 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $55,690 | 3,510 |
States with the most Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 23,970 | $52,350 | |
| 2 | Texas | 23,920 | $47,320 | |
| 3 | Florida | 12,550 | $45,880 | |
| 4 | New York | 11,160 | $55,810 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 6,670 | $49,960 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 6,420 | $54,590 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 6,190 | $49,180 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 5,830 | $50,710 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 5,740 | $48,230 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 5,720 | $50,320 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $64,890 | 100 |
| 2 | Fairbanks | $62,130 | 80 |
| 3 | Fargo | $61,260 | 150 |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | $60,890 | 120 |
| 5 | San Jose | $60,780 | 720 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $59,560 | 1,770 |
| 7 | Duluth | $59,510 | 110 |
| 8 | Lebanon | $59,390 | 50 |
| 9 | Seattle | $59,340 | 2,950 |
| 10 | Lewiston | $59,160 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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