Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $49,950 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.02
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $73,250
Employed locally 1,340
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $43,950
    50th (median)
    $49,950
    75th
    $61,310
    90th
    $73,250

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $54,970
    Springfield, OH $54,790
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,810
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $50,640
    Ohio $49,050
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,870

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,760
    Office Clerks, General$45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Columbus, OH is $24.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Columbus, OH is 2.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,950.