Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,440 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $36,130
90th percentile $79,390
Employed locally 150
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,130
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $52,440
    75th
    $67,770
    90th
    $79,390

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,090
    Customer Service Representatives $38,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,420
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in East Central Illinois is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.01 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in East Central Illinois is 7.3% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,130 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.