Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $46,440 -5% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $27,440
90th percentile $65,160
Employed locally 200
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,440
    25th
    $39,190
    50th (median)
    $46,440
    75th
    $55,770
    90th
    $65,160

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 67% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 33% 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
    Anchorage, AK $57,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Lincoln, NE $56,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,050
    Lynchburg, VA $51,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,570

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Asheville, NC is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Asheville, NC is 5% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $27,440 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,190.