Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $50,400 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $75,310
Employed locally 190
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $50,400
    75th
    $61,300
    90th
    $75,310

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 65% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 35% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $50,500
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $49,880
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,850
    Valdosta, GA $48,480
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $48,240
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,240

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,360
    Customer Service Representatives $36,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,200
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Gainesville, GA is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Gainesville, GA is 3.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.