Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $46,650 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $33,000
90th percentile $56,440
Employed locally 350
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,000
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $49,560
    90th
    $56,440

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $50,260
    Rapid City, SD $39,860

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$41,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,640
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,760
    Bill and Account Collectors$46,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 4.6% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $33,000 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.