Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $45,650 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $34,070
90th percentile $62,950
Employed locally 90
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,070
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $53,110
    90th
    $62,950

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 75% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 25% 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
    Gettysburg, PA $57,830
    Lebanon, PA $57,570
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Napa, CA $56,450
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $54,080
    Paducah, KY-IL $52,160

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,280
    Customer Service Representatives $35,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Altoona, PA is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Altoona, PA is 6.6% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $34,070 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.