Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $50,520 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.29
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $75,060
Employed locally 1,530
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $40,240
    50th (median)
    $50,520
    75th
    $64,280
    90th
    $75,060

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 65% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 35% 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
    Springfield, MO $56,760
    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

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,250
    Office Clerks, General $43,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,930
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in St. Louis, MO-IL is $24.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.78 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 3.4% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,240.