Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,900 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $32,740
90th percentile $65,880
Employed locally 230
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,740
    25th
    $39,830
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $57,810
    90th
    $65,880

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,390
    Customer Service Representatives$39,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,470
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Central Indiana is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Central Indiana is 4.1% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $32,740 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,830.