Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Median annual salary $50,500 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $68,580
Employed locally 1,070
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $39,200
    50th (median)
    $50,500
    75th
    $60,310
    90th
    $68,580

    Memphis economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,743 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 78% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 22% 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
    Morristown, TN $49,810
    Knoxville, TN $49,710
    Jackson, TN $49,290
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,210
    Clarksville, TN-KY $47,600
    Cleveland, TN $47,510

    Related occupations in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,840
    Customer Service Representatives $39,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,230
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is 3.3% 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 Memphis?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Memphis, TN-MS-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,200.