Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $48,620 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $34,580
90th percentile $74,650
Employed locally 170
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,580
    25th
    $38,850
    50th (median)
    $48,620
    75th
    $59,420
    90th
    $74,650

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 74% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 26% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $54,970
    Springfield, OH $54,790
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,810
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $50,640
    Columbus, OH $49,950
    Ohio $49,050

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,850
    Office Clerks, General $40,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Canton, OH is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Canton, OH is 0.5% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $34,580 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,850.