SOC 43-5032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — Central Missouri
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $51,990, median pay for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Central Missouri, MO tracks the national median of $50,340 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,990, median pay for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Central Missouri, MO tracks the national median of $50,340 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,030 and $61,470. The lowest tenth earn under $36,420, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,590.
Employment stands at 150, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Springfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,760. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 146th of 371 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,420 | −27.7% |
| 25th | $42,030 | −16.5% |
| Median (50th) | $51,990 | +3.3% |
| 75th | $61,470 | +22.1% |
| 90th | $72,590 | +44.2% |
| Mean | $53,710 | +6.7% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $56,760 | 400 | |
| 2 | St. Joseph | $54,070 | 70 | |
| 3 | Joplin | $53,840 | 150 | |
| 4 | Cape Girardeau | $49,790 | 60 | |
| 5 | St. Louis | $49,650 | 1,660 | |
| 6 | Jefferson City | $47,920 | 80 | |
| 7 | Kansas City | $47,660 | 1,590 | |
| 8 | Columbia | $45,440 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $51,990 goes as far as $57,258 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,258US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,990 a year, 3.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,420 to $72,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $56,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Central Missouri, MO?
The median annual wage is $51,990, or $25.00 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 Central Missouri, MO is 3.3% higher. 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 Central Missouri, MO earns more than $72,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,420 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 Springfield, at $56,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Central Missouri, MO. 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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