Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $52,050 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.02
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $69,630
Employed locally 100
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $42,730
    50th (median)
    $52,050
    75th
    $69,310
    90th
    $69,630

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 81% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 19% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,600
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $55,700
    Peoria, IL $55,230

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Champaign, IL is $25.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Champaign, IL is 6.5% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,730.