Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $45,980 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $64,220
Employed locally 60
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $39,310
    50th (median)
    $45,980
    75th
    $53,040
    90th
    $64,220

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 71% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 29% 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
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Midland, TX $57,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Minnesota $56,940
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $56,730

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,890
    Customer Service Representatives $43,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,670
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Jackson, MI is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Jackson, MI is 5.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,310.