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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $48,060 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $33,840
90th percentile $76,200
Employed locally 210
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,840
    25th
    $40,360
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $60,800
    90th
    $76,200

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 68% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 32% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,920
    Customer Service Representatives $40,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Lansing, MI is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Lansing, MI is 1.7% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $33,840 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,360.