SOC 43-5032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
At $50,320, median pay for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Flagstaff, AZ tracks the national median of $50,340 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,320, median pay for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Flagstaff, AZ tracks the national median of $50,340 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,390 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,430 to $57,920.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.17 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $48,280. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 159th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,740 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $47,430 | −5.8% |
| Median (50th) | $50,320 | −0.0% |
| 75th | $57,920 | +15.1% |
| 90th | $66,390 | +31.9% |
| Mean | $52,350 | +4.0% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $48,280 | 4,200 | |
| 2 | Sierra Vista | $46,320 | 70 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $46,000 | 510 | |
| 4 | Lake Havasu City | $44,990 | 100 | |
| 5 | Prescott Valley | $44,830 | 140 | |
| 6 | Yuma | $44,090 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flagstaff sit close to the national average, so $50,320 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$50,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,970US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,320 a year, 0.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,740 to $66,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $48,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Flagstaff, AZ?
The median annual wage is $50,320, or $24.19 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 Flagstaff, AZ is 0.0% 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 Flagstaff, AZ earns more than $66,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,740 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 Phoenix, at $48,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ. 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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