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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $49,320 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $78,090
Employed locally 170
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $42,780
    50th (median)
    $49,320
    75th
    $61,140
    90th
    $78,090

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 51% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 49% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,420
    Customer Service Representatives$46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Santa Maria, CA is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Santa Maria, CA is 0.9% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,780.