Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $37,800 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $25,610
90th percentile $65,650
Employed locally 40
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,610
    25th
    $32,300
    50th (median)
    $37,800
    75th
    $50,710
    90th
    $65,650

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 67% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 33% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $53,480
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,290
    Winchester, VA-WV $48,850
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $47,340
    Wheeling, WV-OH $47,140
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,090

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$31,660
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,470
    Customer Service Representatives$34,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$51,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Parkersburg, WV is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Parkersburg, WV is 22.7% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $25,610 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,300.