Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $47,120 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $72,090
Employed locally 30
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $47,120
    75th
    $54,540
    90th
    $72,090

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 69% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 31% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $57,870
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $54,920
    Joplin, MO-KS $50,850
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,710
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,990
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,340

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,010
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,640
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,760
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Lawrence, KS is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Lawrence, KS is 3.6% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.