Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $54,930 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.41
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $76,870
Employed locally 160
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $43,480
    50th (median)
    $54,930
    75th
    $71,510
    90th
    $76,870

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 53% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 47% 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
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,030
    Fairbanks-College, AK $57,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Lincoln, NE $56,440

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,230
    Office Clerks, General $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,580
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $48,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Boulder, CO is $26.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Boulder, CO is 12.4% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,480.