Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $55,690 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.77
10th percentile $31,940
90th percentile $68,630
Employed locally 90
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,940
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $55,690
    75th
    $59,170
    90th
    $68,630

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 70% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 30% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,200
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $54,700
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $53,250
    Fond du Lac, WI $52,330

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,780
    Customer Service Representatives$45,990
    Office Clerks, General$45,220
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Kenosha, WI is $26.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Kenosha, WI is 13.9% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $31,940 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.