Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,280 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $36,270
90th percentile $66,550
Employed locally 320
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,270
    25th
    $42,710
    50th (median)
    $50,280
    75th
    $55,180
    90th
    $66,550

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,620
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,740
    Customer Service Representatives $41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,560
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Southern Indiana is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Southern Indiana is 2.9% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,270 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,710.