Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $42,500 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.43
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $58,410
Employed locally 110
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $39,080
    50th (median)
    $42,500
    75th
    $50,530
    90th
    $58,410

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 60% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 40% 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
    Billings, MT $48,450
    Great Falls, MT $47,520
    Helena, MT $47,260
    Sumter, SC $46,970
    Binghamton, NY $45,390
    Bozeman, MT $44,980

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,110
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,140
    Customer Service Representatives $42,470
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Missoula, MT is $20.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Missoula, MT is 13.1% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,080.