Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $45,580 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $32,030
90th percentile $63,300
Employed locally 80
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,030
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $45,580
    75th
    $56,170
    90th
    $63,300

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 82% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 18% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,180
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,600

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,170
    Customer Service Representatives $34,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,980
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $33,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Jonesboro, AR is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Jonesboro, AR is 6.8% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $32,030 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.