Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $44,970 -8% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $31,600
90th percentile $65,630
Employed locally 960
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,600
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $44,970
    75th
    $58,300
    90th
    $65,630

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 64% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 36% 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
    Kokomo, IN $51,200
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,990
    Roanoke, VA $46,690
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $46,430
    Tulsa, OK $45,220
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $44,690

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,910
    Office Clerks, General$37,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,590
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Oklahoma City, OK is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 8% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $31,600 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.