Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $50,790 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $79,250
Employed locally 670
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $42,900
    50th (median)
    $50,790
    75th
    $63,390
    90th
    $79,250

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 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
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Midland, TX $57,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Minnesota $56,940
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $56,730

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,020
    Customer Service Representatives $43,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,930
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,680
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,010
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Grand Rapids, MI is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 3.9% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,900.