Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Illinois earn a median salary of $51,116 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.6% vs the national median of $48,880. An estimated 12,100 dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $45,540 to $64,250 depending on location.
$51,116
Avg median salary in Illinois
$64,250
Highest paying metro
$45,540
Lowest paying metro
12,100
Employed in Illinois
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inDispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $64,250 | $51,840 | $74,810 | 10,800 |
| Northwest Illinois | $55,700 | $45,360 | $67,770 | 220 |
| Peoria, IL | $55,230 | $44,610 | $68,340 | 150 |
| East Central Illinois | $52,440 | $44,990 | $67,770 | 150 |
| Champaign, IL | $52,050 | $42,730 | $69,310 | 100 |
| Kankakee, IL | $49,930 | $41,890 | $67,480 | 50 |
| Decatur, IL | $49,390 | $46,620 | $61,840 | 70 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,850 | $40,630 | $61,880 | — |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,540 | $39,760 | $64,470 | 50 |
| Springfield, IL | $46,520 | $36,400 | $59,290 | 90 |
| West Central Illinois | $45,950 | $38,440 | $54,990 | 260 |
| South Illinois | $45,540 | $36,060 | $62,340 | 160 |