Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,660 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $22,840
90th percentile $66,780
Employed locally 190
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,840
    25th
    $31,840
    50th (median)
    $45,660
    75th
    $59,240
    90th
    $66,780

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,020
    Customer Service Representatives$42,690
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in South Central Wisconsin is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.09 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in South Central Wisconsin is 6.6% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $22,840 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,840.