Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $47,260 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.72
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $53,190
Employed locally 70
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $40,440
    50th (median)
    $47,260
    75th
    $47,720
    90th
    $53,190

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 64% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 36% 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
    Billings, MT $48,450
    Great Falls, MT $47,520
    Sumter, SC $46,970
    Binghamton, NY $45,390
    Bozeman, MT $44,980
    Missoula, MT $42,500

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,350
    Customer Service Representatives$43,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Helena, MT is $22.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Helena, MT is 3.3% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,440.