Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $51,440 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.73
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $78,540
Employed locally 340
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $44,380
    50th (median)
    $51,440
    75th
    $67,940
    90th
    $78,540

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 65% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,430
    Napa, CA $56,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,430

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,010
    Customer Service Representatives $46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Modesto, CA is $24.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Modesto, CA is 5.2% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,380.