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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $50,110 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $73,560
Employed locally 920
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $42,400
    50th (median)
    $50,110
    75th
    $58,930
    90th
    $73,560

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 66% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 34% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$47,180
    Office Clerks, General$42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Milwaukee, WI is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,400.