Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $43,830 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $29,980
90th percentile $61,650
Employed locally 420
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,980
    25th
    $34,370
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $52,640
    90th
    $61,650

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 64% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 36% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $57,870
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $54,920
    Joplin, MO-KS $50,850
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,710
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,990
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,340

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,640
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Wichita, KS is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Wichita, KS is 10.3% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $29,980 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,370.