Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,360 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $29,810
90th percentile $77,600
Employed locally 140
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,810
    25th
    $39,500
    50th (median)
    $47,360
    75th
    $62,670
    90th
    $77,600

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,360
    Office Clerks, General $28,080
    Customer Service Representatives $34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Southwest Louisiana is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Southwest Louisiana is 3.1% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $29,810 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,500.