Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $42,800 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $28,660
90th percentile $64,200
Employed locally 170
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,660
    25th
    $36,960
    50th (median)
    $42,800
    75th
    $55,370
    90th
    $64,200

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 73% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 27% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,830
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $47,480
    Flint, MI $47,480
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $46,920
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $45,460
    Gainesville, FL $44,870

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,910
    Customer Service Representatives $36,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,990
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,770
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,060
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Ocala, FL is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Ocala, FL is 12.4% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $28,660 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,960.