Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $48,240 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $32,930
90th percentile $64,520
Employed locally 40
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,930
    25th
    $39,190
    50th (median)
    $48,240
    75th
    $59,180
    90th
    $64,520

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 68% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 32% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Bellingham, WA $58,060

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,520
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,120
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Michigan City, IN is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Michigan City, IN is 1.3% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $32,930 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,190.