Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,630 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $79,870
Employed locally 210
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $39,040
    50th (median)
    $49,630
    75th
    $63,420
    90th
    $79,870

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,860
    Customer Service Representatives$36,980
    Office Clerks, General$40,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Maryland is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Maryland is 1.5% above 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,040.