Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,490 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.43
10th percentile $30,630
90th percentile $62,620
Employed locally 210
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,630
    25th
    $35,490
    50th (median)
    $42,490
    75th
    $55,140
    90th
    $62,620

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,400
    Customer Service Representatives $35,100
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,000
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Eastern North Carolina is $20.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Eastern North Carolina is 13.1% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $30,630 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,490.