Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $51,090 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $38,250
90th percentile $71,950
Employed locally 60
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,250
    25th
    $41,160
    50th (median)
    $51,090
    75th
    $68,460
    90th
    $71,950

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 61% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 39% 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
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,320
    Midland, TX $57,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,200
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $54,920

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,740
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $59,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Bismarck, ND is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Bismarck, ND is 4.5% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $38,250 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,160.