Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $45,750 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $32,880
90th percentile $66,910
Employed locally 220
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,880
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $45,750
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $66,910

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 66% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 34% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    North Dakota $57,940
    Anchorage, AK $57,680
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,600
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $56,730

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,750
    Customer Service Representatives $43,670
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,150
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Eugene, OR is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Eugene, OR is 6.4% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $32,880 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.