SOC 43-5032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — Augusta
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC · 10 metro areas compared
At $47,860, median pay for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Augusta, GA tracks the national median of $50,340 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,860, median pay for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Augusta, GA tracks the national median of $50,340 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,420 to $60,970.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.74 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Gainesville records the highest median at $52,070. Of the 437 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 263rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,990 | −40.4% |
| 25th | $37,420 | −25.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,860 | −4.9% |
| 75th | $60,970 | +21.1% |
| 90th | $70,780 | +40.6% |
| Mean | $49,800 | −1.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $52,070 | 180 | |
| 2 | Macon | $51,370 | 90 | |
| 3 | Savannah | $50,390 | 370 | |
| 4 | Dalton | $49,520 | 120 | |
| 5 | Brunswick | $49,090 | 50 | |
| 6 | Atlanta | $48,930 | 3,690 | |
| 7 | Albany | $48,220 | 110 | |
| 8 | Athens | $47,540 | 90 | |
| 9 | Rome | $47,140 | 30 | |
| 10 | Warner Robins | $46,420 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Augusta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $47,860 goes as far as $49,699 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,699US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,860 a year, 4.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,990 to $70,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $52,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Augusta, GA?
The median annual wage is $47,860, or $23.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,340, so pay in Augusta, GA is 4.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Augusta, GA earns more than $70,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gainesville, at $52,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Augusta, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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