Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $45,930 -6% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $78,520
Employed locally 50
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $37,380
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $56,940
    90th
    $78,520

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 63% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 37% 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
    Gettysburg, PA $57,830
    Lebanon, PA $57,570
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Napa, CA $56,450
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $54,080
    Paducah, KY-IL $52,160

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,580
    Office Clerks, General $42,090
    Customer Service Representatives $36,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,900
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,260
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in State College, PA is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in State College, PA is 6% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,380.