Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,350 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $28,490
90th percentile $74,570
Employed locally 220
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,490
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $46,350
    75th
    $57,290
    90th
    $74,570

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,510
    Customer Service Representatives$37,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,720
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.99 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 5.2% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $28,490 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.