SOC 43-5032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — Mid Michigan
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Mid Michigan, MI is $47,720 per year, close to the national median of $50,340 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Mid Michigan, MI is $47,720 per year, close to the national median of $50,340 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $43,750 and $60,830. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,980 and the ninetieth at $77,980.
Employment stands at 160, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Battle Creek records the highest median at $52,290. Of the 405 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 241st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,980 | −28.5% |
| 25th | $43,750 | −13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $47,720 | −5.2% |
| 75th | $60,830 | +20.8% |
| 90th | $77,980 | +54.9% |
| Mean | $52,430 | +4.2% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Creek | $52,290 | 50 | |
| 2 | Saginaw | $51,380 | 100 | |
| 3 | Traverse City | $51,140 | 80 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $50,600 | 2,310 | |
| 5 | Monroe | $49,730 | 90 | |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | $49,400 | 860 | |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | $49,030 | 180 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $48,990 | 140 | |
| 9 | Flint | $48,300 | 160 | |
| 10 | Lansing | $47,350 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mid Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $47,720 goes as far as $49,605 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,605US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,720 a year, 5.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,980 to $77,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Battle Creek, at $52,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Mid Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $47,720, or $22.94 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 Mid Michigan, MI is 5.2% 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 Mid Michigan, MI earns more than $77,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,980 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 Battle Creek, at $52,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Mid Michigan, MI. 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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