Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $53,100 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.53
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $78,240
Employed locally 310
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $53,100
    75th
    $66,890
    90th
    $78,240

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 62% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 38% 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
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $55,880
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $52,150
    Connecticut $51,940
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $50,810
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,910

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $62,600
    Office Clerks, General $45,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,960
    Customer Service Representatives $47,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in New Haven, CT is $25.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in New Haven, CT is 8.6% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.