Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $45,050 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $34,170
90th percentile $59,540
Employed locally 560
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,170
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $45,050
    75th
    $48,920
    90th
    $59,540

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 66% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 34% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,830
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $47,510
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,300
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,040
    Yuma, AZ $44,490
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,360

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,830
    Customer Service Representatives $37,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,440
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Tucson, AZ is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $34,170 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.