Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $45,460 -7% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $69,070
Employed locally 90
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $58,220
    90th
    $69,070

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Springfield, MO $56,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,690
    Vermont $54,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,490

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,050
    Office Clerks, General $38,530
    Customer Service Representatives $40,080
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $39,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Jefferson City, MO is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Jefferson City, MO is 7% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.