Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $47,410 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 130
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $46,020
    50th (median)
    $47,410
    75th
    $57,420
    90th
    $62,540

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 72% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 28% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $50,500
    Gainesville, GA $50,400
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $49,880
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,850
    Valdosta, GA $48,480
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,240

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,570
    Office Clerks, General $38,150
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $35,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,680
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $47,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Dalton, GA is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Dalton, GA is 3% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,020.