Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $37,460 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $53,110
Employed locally 40
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $35,380
    50th (median)
    $37,460
    75th
    $44,320
    90th
    $53,110

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 50% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 50% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $57,370
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,220
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $56,750

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $40,430
    Office Clerks, General $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,000
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Santa Fe, NM is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Santa Fe, NM is 23.4% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,380.