Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $53,000 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.48
10th percentile $43,650
90th percentile $77,830
Employed locally 120
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,650
    25th
    $45,540
    50th (median)
    $53,000
    75th
    $63,130
    90th
    $77,830

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 49% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 51% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,430
    Napa, CA $56,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,430

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Customer Service Representatives $47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Santa Cruz, CA is $25.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 8.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $43,650 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,540.