Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $48,450 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $76,710
Employed locally 140
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $41,620
    50th (median)
    $48,450
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $76,710

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 65% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 35% 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
    Great Falls, MT $47,520
    Helena, MT $47,260
    Sumter, SC $46,970
    Binghamton, NY $45,390
    Bozeman, MT $44,980
    Missoula, MT $42,500

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,420
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,370
    Customer Service Representatives $42,490
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Billings, MT is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Billings, MT is 0.9% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,620.