Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $44,390 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.34
10th percentile $33,700
90th percentile $66,290
Employed locally 230
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,700
    25th
    $37,040
    50th (median)
    $44,390
    75th
    $55,160
    90th
    $66,290

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,350
    Customer Service Representatives$34,800
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,470
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,100
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Central North Carolina is $21.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Central North Carolina is 9.2% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $33,700 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,040.