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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $49,390 +1% vs national
Median hourly $23.75
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $72,860
Employed locally 70
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $49,390
    75th
    $61,840
    90th
    $72,860

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 79% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 21% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,360
    Office Clerks, General$41,600
    Customer Service Representatives$39,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,890
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Decatur, IL is $23.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Decatur, IL is 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.