Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $44,680 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $26,750
90th percentile $63,340
Employed locally 340
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,750
    25th
    $31,990
    50th (median)
    $44,680
    75th
    $49,940
    90th
    $63,340

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 82% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 18% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,120
    Midland, TX $57,970
    Alaska $57,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,220

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,380
    Office Clerks, General $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $54,760
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,210
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,430
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Shreveport, LA is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Shreveport, LA is 8.6% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $26,750 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,990.