Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary by State
Also called: Dispatchers, Except Police and Ambulance
The national median pay for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance is $50,340 a year. By state, it ranges from $43,920 in South Dakota to $72,260 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,030
- 25th percentile
- $42,750
- Median
- $50,340
- 75th percentile
- $62,450
- Top 10%
- $78,140
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 202,810 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $72,260 | +44% | $45,000 | $99,870 | 300 |
| 2 | Washington | $59,330 | +18% | $44,050 | $88,000 | 4,920 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $59,220 | +18% | $39,420 | $82,360 | 2,760 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $57,580 | +14% | $38,560 | $82,030 | 600 |
| 5 | Illinois | $57,240 | +14% | $37,380 | $83,600 | Not published |
| 6 | Delaware | $57,170 | +14% | $37,710 | $68,640 | 670 |
| 7 | Alaska | $56,730 | +13% | $39,530 | $96,920 | 570 |
| 8 | Vermont | $56,360 | +12% | $40,430 | $73,780 | 260 |
| 9 | New York | $55,810 | +11% | $36,720 | $105,780 | 11,160 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $55,690 | +11% | $42,460 | $84,150 | 3,510 |
| 11 | Maine | $55,150 | +10% | $39,530 | $81,700 | 670 |
| 12 | Oregon | $54,980 | +9% | $40,630 | $77,470 | 3,290 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $54,590 | +8% | $39,730 | $79,890 | 6,420 |
| 14 | Colorado | $54,070 | +7% | $40,430 | $79,420 | 3,470 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $53,880 | +7% | $38,790 | $95,260 | 1,500 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $52,770 | +5% | $37,440 | $74,280 | 710 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $52,570 | +4% | $37,760 | $88,250 | 950 |
| 18 | California | $52,350 | +4% | $39,520 | $81,070 | 23,970 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $52,350 | +4% | $36,090 | $75,910 | 3,240 |
| 20 | Missouri | $51,410 | +2% | $36,720 | $101,750 | 4,340 |
| 21 | Maryland | $51,350 | +2% | $36,740 | $80,320 | 3,310 |
| 22 | Utah | $51,010 | +1% | $36,550 | $74,870 | 2,040 |
| 23 | Virginia | $50,710 | +1% | $38,370 | $71,910 | 5,830 |
| 24 | Ohio | $50,320 | 0% | $35,540 | $76,430 | 5,720 |
| 25 | Indiana | $50,060 | −1% | $35,740 | $74,960 | 4,090 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $49,990 | −1% | $34,880 | $77,330 | 2,440 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $49,960 | −1% | $36,090 | $76,180 | 6,670 |
| 28 | Idaho | $49,660 | −1% | $30,630 | $78,630 | 1,430 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $49,660 | −1% | $34,850 | $69,420 | 4,190 |
| 30 | Michigan | $49,490 | −2% | $34,880 | $80,650 | 5,390 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $49,320 | −2% | $37,070 | $83,390 | 530 |
| 32 | Georgia | $49,180 | −2% | $32,770 | $74,700 | 6,190 |
| 33 | Alabama | $48,790 | −3% | $34,490 | $72,740 | 1,780 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $48,690 | −3% | $32,130 | $82,330 | 240 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $48,230 | −4% | $35,930 | $71,010 | 5,740 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $47,960 | −5% | $41,600 | $80,370 | 2,220 |
| 37 | Nevada | $47,920 | −5% | $34,860 | $77,600 | 2,840 |
| 38 | Arizona | $47,880 | −5% | $37,450 | $68,900 | 5,690 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $47,550 | −6% | $32,110 | $74,070 | 2,440 |
| 40 | Texas | $47,320 | −6% | $32,130 | $74,760 | 23,920 |
| 41 | Kansas | $47,170 | −6% | $32,400 | $72,480 | 1,670 |
| 42 | Montana | $47,140 | −6% | $36,230 | $67,440 | 810 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $47,130 | −6% | $30,020 | $65,160 | 1,780 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $47,050 | −7% | $32,350 | $73,820 | 2,980 |
| 45 | Iowa | $47,000 | −7% | $36,960 | $75,280 | 1,460 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $46,620 | −7% | $28,600 | $71,970 | 880 |
| 47 | Florida | $45,880 | −9% | $35,350 | $69,490 | 12,550 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $45,660 | −9% | $28,620 | $71,930 | 2,000 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $44,950 | −11% | $31,170 | $71,760 | 2,180 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $43,960 | −13% | $31,740 | $70,720 | 1,350 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $43,920 | −13% | $30,510 | $55,900 | 860 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary questions
Which state pays dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $72,260 a year (+44% vs. the national median of $50,340). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $43,920 a year (−13% vs. national).
Where do most dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance work?
California has the most jobs, about 23,970, with a median of $52,350.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.