Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $46,490 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $70,760
Employed locally 1,060
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $41,280
    50th (median)
    $46,490
    75th
    $57,270
    90th
    $70,760

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,690
    Vallejo, CA $54,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $53,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,050
    Lynchburg, VA $51,990

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,480
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Richmond, VA is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Richmond, VA is 4.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,280.