Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $50,800 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $69,210
Employed locally 50
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $50,800
    75th
    $53,220
    90th
    $69,210

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 71% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 29% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $53,000
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $52,600
    Reno, NV $48,090
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $47,340
    Greenville, NC $47,050
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $45,350

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,840
    Office Clerks, General$44,590
    Customer Service Representatives$39,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,310
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Carson City, NV is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Carson City, NV is 3.9% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.