Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $40,230 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.34
10th percentile $28,100
90th percentile $63,640
Employed locally 220
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,100
    25th
    $29,130
    50th (median)
    $40,230
    75th
    $51,300
    90th
    $63,640

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 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
    Sheboygan, WI $50,500
    Gainesville, GA $50,400
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $49,880
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,850
    Valdosta, GA $48,480
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,240

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,420
    Office Clerks, General $37,250
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,510
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,510
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Macon, GA is $19.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Macon, GA is 17.7% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $28,100 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,130.