Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,150 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $76,060
Employed locally 230
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $46,390
    50th (median)
    $61,150
    75th
    $67,980
    90th
    $76,060

    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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,570
    Customer Service Representatives $45,720
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,030
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,230
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Southeast Minnesota is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Southeast Minnesota is 25.1% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,390.