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

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

Median annual salary $47,140 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $31,010
90th percentile $66,470
Employed locally 410
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,010
    25th
    $37,590
    50th (median)
    $47,140
    75th
    $57,690
    90th
    $66,470

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 78% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 22% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $50,500
    Hattiesburg, MS $47,120
    Williamsport, PA $45,490
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $37,380

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $34,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,760
    Customer Service Representatives $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,580
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,010

    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, MS is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.80 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, MS is 3.6% 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 $31,010 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,590.