Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $48,450 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $29,970
90th percentile $73,260
Employed locally 320
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,970
    25th
    $38,550
    50th (median)
    $48,450
    75th
    $61,210
    90th
    $73,260

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 56% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 44% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,200
    Kenosha, WI $55,690
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $54,700
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $53,250

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,340
    Office Clerks, General $45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Madison, WI is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Madison, WI is 0.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $29,970 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,550.