Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $52,140 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.07
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $75,330
Employed locally 330
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $43,410
    50th (median)
    $52,140
    75th
    $60,330
    90th
    $75,330

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 56% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 44% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,030
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,430
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,430
    Massachusetts $54,790
    Barnstable Town, MA $54,660
    Yakima, WA $54,040

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,920
    Customer Service Representatives $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,270
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Worcester, MA is $25.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Worcester, MA is 6.7% above 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,410.