Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $37,700 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $27,680
90th percentile $57,180
Employed locally 140
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,680
    25th
    $31,850
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $48,240
    90th
    $57,180

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $57,370
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,220
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $56,750

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,860
    Customer Service Representatives$34,520
    Office Clerks, General$35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Las Cruces, NM is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Las Cruces, NM is 22.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $27,680 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,850.