Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $47,470 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $30,780
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 180
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,780
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $56,810
    90th
    $74,990

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 74% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,180
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,120
    Midland, TX $57,970
    Alaska $57,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,220

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,360
    Office Clerks, General $28,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $54,080
    Customer Service Representatives $34,890
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Houma, LA is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Houma, LA is 2.9% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $30,780 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.