Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,720 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $25,440
90th percentile $65,750
Employed locally 90
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,440
    25th
    $30,640
    50th (median)
    $45,720
    75th
    $59,230
    90th
    $65,750

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$28,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$48,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,730
    Customer Service Representatives$33,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$27,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Northeast Louisiana is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Northeast Louisiana is 6.5% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $25,440 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,640.