Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $39,050 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.78
10th percentile $29,400
90th percentile $57,400
Employed locally 80
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,400
    25th
    $35,310
    50th (median)
    $39,050
    75th
    $51,810
    90th
    $57,400

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,530
    Customer Service Representatives $37,720
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,730
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,660
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Punta Gorda, FL is $18.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 20.1% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $29,400 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,310.