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

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

Median annual salary $54,970 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.43
10th percentile $33,440
90th percentile $79,500
Employed locally 170
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,440
    25th
    $39,340
    50th (median)
    $54,970
    75th
    $62,020
    90th
    $79,500

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,110
    Customer Service Representatives$37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,400
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Southern Ohio is $26.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Southern Ohio is 12.5% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $33,440 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,340.