Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary — US State Breakdown (2025)
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US Salary Overview
The national median wage for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in the United States is $50,340 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 203,000 people are employed in this occupation nationally. UK data is not available for this occupation — the UK's SOC 2020 classification has no direct equivalent. Before interviews, many candidates work through interview preparation guides for this kind of role.
US Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,030 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | $42,750 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | $50,340 | Typical pay |
| 75th | $62,450 | Experienced |
| 90th | $78,140 | Senior / highest decile |
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Check Price →Median Salary by State
| State | Median salary | Mean salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $72,260 | $70,320 | 300 |
| Washington | $59,330 | $63,190 | 5,000 |
| Minnesota | $59,220 | $59,990 | 3,000 |
| North Dakota | $57,580 | $59,450 | 600 |
| Illinois | $57,240 | $59,400 | — |
| Delaware | $57,170 | $55,810 | 670 |
| Alaska | $56,730 | $64,690 | 570 |
| Vermont | $56,360 | $56,750 | 260 |
| New York | $55,810 | $61,990 | 11,000 |
| Massachusetts | $55,690 | $60,350 | 4,000 |
| Maine | $55,150 | $57,750 | 670 |
| Oregon | $54,980 | $57,970 | 3,000 |
| New Jersey | $54,590 | $58,030 | 6,000 |
| Colorado | $54,070 | $58,140 | 3,000 |
| Nebraska | $53,880 | $58,570 | 2,000 |
| New Hampshire | $52,770 | $55,810 | 710 |
| Hawaii | $52,570 | $60,880 | 950 |
| California | $52,350 | $57,950 | 24,000 |
| Wisconsin | $52,350 | $54,690 | 3,000 |
| Missouri | $51,410 | $59,420 | 4,000 |
| Maryland | $51,350 | $56,110 | 3,000 |
| Utah | $51,010 | $53,460 | 2,000 |
| Virginia | $50,710 | $54,230 | 6,000 |
| Ohio | $50,320 | $53,890 | 6,000 |
| Indiana | $50,060 | $54,170 | 4,000 |
| Kentucky | $49,990 | $54,600 | 2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,960 | $53,490 | 7,000 |
| Idaho | $49,660 | $52,930 | 1,000 |
| Tennessee | $49,660 | $51,130 | 4,000 |
| Michigan | $49,490 | $54,140 | 5,000 |
| Rhode Island | $49,320 | $56,460 | 530 |
| Georgia | $49,180 | $52,030 | 6,000 |
| Alabama | $48,790 | $50,890 | 2,000 |
| Wyoming | $48,690 | $53,220 | 240 |
| North Carolina | $48,230 | $51,240 | 6,000 |
| Connecticut | $47,960 | $55,470 | 2,000 |
| Nevada | $47,920 | $51,760 | 3,000 |
| Arizona | $47,880 | $51,250 | 6,000 |
| South Carolina | $47,550 | $50,740 | 2,000 |
| Texas | $47,320 | $50,770 | 24,000 |
| Kansas | $47,170 | $51,400 | 2,000 |
| Montana | $47,140 | $52,020 | 810 |
| Arkansas | $47,130 | $48,420 | 2,000 |
| Louisiana | $47,050 | $50,030 | 3,000 |
| Iowa | $47,000 | $51,790 | 1,000 |
| West Virginia | $46,620 | $48,850 | 880 |
| Florida | $45,880 | $49,620 | 13,000 |
| Mississippi | $45,660 | $48,500 | 2,000 |
| Oklahoma | $44,950 | $48,360 | 2,000 |
| New Mexico | $43,960 | $47,930 | 1,000 |
| South Dakota | $43,920 | $43,860 | 860 |
| Guam | $39,630 | $44,800 | 130 |
| Virgin Islands | $33,870 | $39,370 | 30 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,750 | $26,560 | 740 |
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Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18