Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $58,120 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $39,450
90th percentile $80,450
Employed locally 130
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,450
    25th
    $46,640
    50th (median)
    $58,120
    75th
    $69,050
    90th
    $80,450

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 62% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 38% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    Longview-Kelso, WA $59,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,030
    Bellingham, WA $58,060
    Washington $57,950

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,610
    Office Clerks, General $45,940
    Customer Service Representatives $47,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Olympia, WA is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Olympia, WA is 18.9% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $39,450 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,640.