SOC 43-5032 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance is $48,880 per year ($23.50/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $40,248 and $61,526 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $76,128 per year. There are approximately 211,000 dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.64 | $34,611 |
| P25 | $19.35 | $40,248 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.50 | $48,880 |
| P75 | $29.58 | $61,526 |
| P90 | $36.60 | $76,128 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance is $48,880 per year ($23.50/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $40,248 and $61,526 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance is $76,128 per year ($36.60/hr). The 75th percentile is $61,526 per year.
Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn approximately $34,611 per year ($16.64/hr). The 25th percentile is $40,248 per year.
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