Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,230 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.34
10th percentile $29,700
90th percentile $73,050
Employed locally 240
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,700
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $40,230
    75th
    $58,100
    90th
    $73,050

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,640
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,320
    Customer Service Representatives $37,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,140
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $19.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 17.7% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $29,700 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.