Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in East-Central Montana

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

Median annual salary $48,090 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $69,040
Employed locally 90
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $39,200
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $58,200
    90th
    $69,040

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,190
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,460
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,770
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $43,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in East-Central Montana is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in East-Central Montana is 1.6% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,200.