Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $46,200 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $30,910
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 100
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,910
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $46,200
    75th
    $55,940
    90th
    $74,990

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 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
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,030
    Fairbanks-College, AK $57,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Lincoln, NE $56,440

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $52,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,480
    Customer Service Representatives $40,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,360
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Grand Junction, CO is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Grand Junction, CO is 5.5% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $30,910 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.