Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $51,410 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $68,050
Employed locally 110
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $44,520
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $60,960
    90th
    $68,050

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 57% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 43% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Duluth, MN-WI $51,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,710
    Mankato, MN $50,120
    St. Cloud, MN $49,970

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,080
    Office Clerks, General$48,450
    Customer Service Representatives$47,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Rochester, MN is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Rochester, MN is 5.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,520.