Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $58,060 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $82,710
Employed locally 130
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $41,160
    50th (median)
    $58,060
    75th
    $70,430
    90th
    $82,710

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 72% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 28% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    Longview-Kelso, WA $59,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,030
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,120
    Washington $57,950

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Bellingham, WA is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Bellingham, WA is 18.8% above 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,160.