Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $52,050 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.02
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $77,610
Employed locally 2,180
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $45,510
    50th (median)
    $52,050
    75th
    $64,610
    90th
    $77,610

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 55% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 45% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    North Dakota $57,940
    Anchorage, AK $57,680
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,600
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $56,730

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$50,230
    Customer Service Representatives$47,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52,260
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Portland, OR-WA is $25.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Portland, OR-WA is 6.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,510.