Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $47,540 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $77,860
Employed locally 50
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $39,760
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $64,470
    90th
    $77,860

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,600
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $55,700
    Peoria, IL $55,230

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,530
    Office Clerks, General $40,230
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,060
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $46,710
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Bloomington, IL is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Bloomington, IL is 2.7% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,760.