Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $42,490 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.43
10th percentile $31,640
90th percentile $67,970
Employed locally 400
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,640
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $42,490
    75th
    $55,880
    90th
    $67,970

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 58% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 42% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,830
    Flint, MI $47,480
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $47,480
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $46,920
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $45,460
    Gainesville, FL $44,870

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,580
    Office Clerks, General $44,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,030
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Cape Coral, FL is $20.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Cape Coral, FL is 13.1% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $31,640 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.