Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $54,790 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.34
10th percentile $36,290
90th percentile $68,620
Employed locally 430
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,290
    25th
    $45,130
    50th (median)
    $54,790
    75th
    $58,430
    90th
    $68,620

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 63% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 37% 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
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,030
    Fairbanks-College, AK $57,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Lincoln, NE $56,440

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,010
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,360
    Office Clerks, General$49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,530
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Colorado Springs, CO is $26.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 12.1% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,290 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,130.