Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $46,220 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $28,350
90th percentile $66,790
Employed locally 80
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,350
    25th
    $31,550
    50th (median)
    $46,220
    75th
    $57,520
    90th
    $66,790

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 77% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,180
    Alaska $57,830
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,600
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,430
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,690

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,300
    Office Clerks, General $31,520
    Customer Service Representatives $36,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 5.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $28,350 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,550.