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

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

Median annual salary $41,600 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $63,410
Employed locally 90
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $50,670
    90th
    $63,410

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510
    Customer Service Representatives $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Northeast Virginia is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Northeast Virginia is 14.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.