SOC 43-5032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — Northern Indiana
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $53,830, median pay for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Northern Indiana, IN tracks the national median of $50,340 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $53,830, median pay for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Northern Indiana, IN tracks the national median of $50,340 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,440 and $62,520. The lowest tenth earn under $31,430, while the highest tenth earn more than $73,480.
Employment stands at 210, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,820. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 185th of 409 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,430 | −37.6% |
| 25th | $43,440 | −13.7% |
| Median (50th) | $53,830 | +6.9% |
| 75th | $62,520 | +24.2% |
| 90th | $73,480 | +46.0% |
| Mean | $54,220 | +7.7% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $55,820 | 40 | |
| 2 | Elkhart | $51,990 | 140 | |
| 3 | Kokomo | $51,200 | 40 | |
| 4 | Michigan City | $50,840 | 40 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $50,060 | 1,520 | |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | $49,310 | 290 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $48,970 | 60 | |
| 8 | Lafayette | $48,750 | 110 | |
| 9 | Terre Haute | $48,210 | 60 | |
| 10 | Evansville | $47,890 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $53,830 goes as far as $57,696 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,696US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,830 a year, 6.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,430 to $73,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $55,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Northern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $53,830, or $25.88 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 Northern Indiana, IN is 6.9% 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 Northern Indiana, IN earns more than $73,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,430 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 Columbus, at $55,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Northern Indiana, IN. 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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