Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,950 -6% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $33,940
90th percentile $71,480
Employed locally 260
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,940
    25th
    $38,440
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $54,990
    90th
    $71,480

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,670
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,400
    Customer Service Representatives $40,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,100
    Tellers $35,820
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in West Central Illinois is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.37 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in West Central Illinois 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $33,940 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,440.