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

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

Median annual salary $48,240 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $71,100
Employed locally 140
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $48,240
    75th
    $61,470
    90th
    $71,100

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,860
    Customer Service Representatives$38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,370
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Southern Michigan is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Southern Michigan is 1.3% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.