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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $43,680 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $68,620
Employed locally 190
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,840
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $51,900
    90th
    $68,620

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 59% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 41% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,670
    Customer Service Representatives $39,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,820
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Pensacola, FL is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Pensacola, FL is 10.6% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,840.