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

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

Median annual salary $43,330 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.83
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $61,850
Employed locally 40
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $43,330
    75th
    $56,230
    90th
    $61,850

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,090
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $31,910
    Customer Service Representatives $45,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Southwest Montana is $20.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Southwest Montana is 11.4% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.