Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $44,430 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $32,990
90th percentile $74,670
Employed locally 410
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,990
    25th
    $36,800
    50th (median)
    $44,430
    75th
    $58,680
    90th
    $74,670

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,830
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $47,480
    Flint, MI $47,480
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $46,920
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $45,460
    Gainesville, FL $44,870

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,530
    Office Clerks, General$40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,820
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,860
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Lakeland, FL is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Lakeland, FL is 9.1% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $32,990 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,800.