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

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

Median annual salary $51,910 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $42,110
90th percentile $67,380
Employed locally 30
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,110
    25th
    $42,470
    50th (median)
    $51,910
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $67,380

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$49,680
    Customer Service Representatives$46,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Massachusetts is 6.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $42,110 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,470.