Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $48,210 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $32,160
90th percentile $76,380
Employed locally 1,510
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,160
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $59,660
    90th
    $76,380

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 65% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 35% 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
    Gettysburg, PA $57,830
    Lebanon, PA $57,570
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Napa, CA $56,450
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $54,080
    Paducah, KY-IL $52,160

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,830
    Customer Service Representatives$41,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 1.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $32,160 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.