Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in California
Also called: Dispatchers, Except Police and Ambulance
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California earn a median of $52,350 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($50,340)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,970
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,520; the top 10% earn over $81,070. Nationally the range is $36,030 to $78,140.
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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in California
How much do dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance make in California?
The median is $52,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,520 and the top 10% earn over $81,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $50,340). Living costs are not included.