Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $50,850 +4% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $35,020
90th percentile $75,270
Employed locally 150
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,020
    25th
    $44,710
    50th (median)
    $50,850
    75th
    $61,670
    90th
    $75,270

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 85% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 15% 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 Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,120
    Customer Service Representatives$38,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,970
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,310
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Joplin, MO-KS is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 4% above 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,020 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,710.