Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Alexandria, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alexandria, LA

Median annual salary $43,830 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $24,920
90th percentile $59,400
Employed locally 50
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,920
    25th
    $34,770
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $50,140
    90th
    $59,400

    Alexandria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,492 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 78% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150

    Nearby metros — Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,180
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,120
    Midland, TX $57,970
    Alaska $57,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,220

    Related occupations in Alexandria, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$31,250
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,050
    Customer Service Representatives$35,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$50,850
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Alexandria?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Alexandria, LA is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.52 or more per hour.

    Is Alexandria above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Alexandria, LA is 10.3% below the national median of $48,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Alexandria?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $24,920 per year in Alexandria, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,770.