Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $48,420 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $78,150
Employed locally 1,600
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $42,860
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $78,150

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Bellingham, WA $58,060

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,340
    Customer Service Representatives$42,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,220
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Indianapolis, IN is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,860.