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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $47,510 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $31,790
90th percentile $64,780
Employed locally 110
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,790
    25th
    $38,980
    50th (median)
    $47,510
    75th
    $54,480
    90th
    $64,780

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 67% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 33% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,490
    Customer Service Representatives$39,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,250
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Kalamazoo, MI is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.8% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $31,790 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,980.