Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $34,600 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $26,710
90th percentile $79,000
Employed locally 40
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,710
    25th
    $30,730
    50th (median)
    $34,600
    75th
    $51,500
    90th
    $79,000

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 62% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 38% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,180
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,600

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$34,560
    Customer Service Representatives$34,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$51,410
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Hot Springs, AR is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Hot Springs, AR is 29.2% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $26,710 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,730.