Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $44,530 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.41
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $69,360
Employed locally 70
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $37,500
    50th (median)
    $44,530
    75th
    $61,300
    90th
    $69,360

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 68% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 32% 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
    Paducah, KY-IL $52,160
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $51,640
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $50,100
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,870
    Kentucky $48,530
    Elizabethtown, KY $48,530

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$41,350
    Office Clerks, General$36,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,490
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,290
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Owensboro, KY is $21.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Owensboro, KY is 8.9% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,500.