Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $49,990 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $39,510
90th percentile $70,530
Employed locally 380
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,510
    25th
    $41,760
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $70,530

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 69% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 31% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    Longview-Kelso, WA $59,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,030
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,120
    Bellingham, WA $58,060

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Spokane, WA is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Spokane, WA is 2.3% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $39,510 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,760.