Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $56,760 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $96,450
Employed locally 400
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $43,430
    50th (median)
    $56,760
    75th
    $68,730
    90th
    $96,450

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 92% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 8% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,630
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,690
    Vermont $54,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,490
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $53,250

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,940
    Office Clerks, General $38,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,800
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,470
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Springfield, MO is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Springfield, MO is 16.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,430.