Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in La Crosse, WI-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Median annual salary $49,650 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $64,560
Employed locally 180
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $44,450
    50th (median)
    $49,650
    75th
    $59,250
    90th
    $64,560

    La Crosse economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,009 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
    Kenosha, WI $55,690
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $54,700
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $53,250

    Related occupations in La Crosse, WI-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,760
    Customer Service Representatives$41,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,170
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in La Crosse, WI-MN is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in La Crosse, WI-MN is 1.6% 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 La Crosse?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in La Crosse, WI-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,450.