Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $53,250 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.60
10th percentile $39,660
90th percentile $76,180
Employed locally 80
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,660
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $53,250
    75th
    $63,610
    90th
    $76,180

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 71% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 29% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,200
    Kenosha, WI $55,690
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $54,700
    Fond du Lac, WI $52,330

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,990
    Customer Service Representatives $45,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,100
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Racine, WI is $25.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Racine, WI is 8.9% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $39,660 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.