Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $48,010 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $33,180
90th percentile $61,480
Employed locally 150
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,180
    25th
    $39,490
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $54,260
    90th
    $61,480

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 80% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 20% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Bellingham, WA $58,060

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,690
    Customer Service Representatives $39,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,990
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Lafayette, IN is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Lafayette, IN is 1.8% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $33,180 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,490.