Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $45,720 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $30,730
90th percentile $62,870
Employed locally 120
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,730
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $45,720
    75th
    $53,820
    90th
    $62,870

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 63% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 37% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,200
    Kenosha, WI $55,690
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $54,700
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $53,250

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,740
    Office Clerks, General$43,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,010
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Eau Claire, WI is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Eau Claire, WI is 6.5% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $30,730 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.