Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $51,960 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.98
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $89,380
Employed locally 140
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $46,300
    50th (median)
    $51,960
    75th
    $65,670
    90th
    $89,380

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 73% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 27% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Rochester, MN $51,410
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,710
    Mankato, MN $50,120
    St. Cloud, MN $49,970

    Related occupations in Duluth, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,930
    Customer Service Representatives $44,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,250
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Duluth, MN-WI is $24.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 6.3% 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,300.