Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $56,160 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.00
10th percentile $44,690
90th percentile $79,680
Employed locally 110
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,690
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $56,160
    75th
    $65,450
    90th
    $79,680

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 62% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 38% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,540
    Customer Service Representatives$46,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Burlington, VT is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Burlington, VT is 14.9% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $44,690 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.