Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $60,270 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $43,550
90th percentile $81,070
Employed locally 70
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,550
    25th
    $54,760
    50th (median)
    $60,270
    75th
    $72,510
    90th
    $81,070

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 71% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 29% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Longview-Kelso, WA $59,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,030
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,120
    Bellingham, WA $58,060
    Washington $57,950

    Related occupations in Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,530
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,370
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,810
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,410
    Customer Service Representatives$47,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Mount Vernon, WA is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 23.3% 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $43,550 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,760.