Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $45,100 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $76,200
Employed locally 40
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $57,470
    90th
    $76,200

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 79% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 21% 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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,940
    Customer Service Representatives$37,080
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,640
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Muncie, IN is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Muncie, IN is 7.7% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.