Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $39,080 -20% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $30,680
90th percentile $63,160
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,680
    25th
    $34,240
    50th (median)
    $39,080
    75th
    $48,620
    90th
    $63,160

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Wisconsin $49,770
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,550
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,910
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,140

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $35,270
    Customer Service Representatives $34,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,140
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $31,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Myrtle Beach, SC is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 20% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $30,680 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,240.