Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $48,200 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $29,790
90th percentile $73,220
Employed locally 290
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,790
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $48,200
    75th
    $60,580
    90th
    $73,220

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 59% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 41% 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
    Gettysburg, PA $57,830
    Lebanon, PA $57,570
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,290
    Napa, CA $56,450
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $54,080
    Paducah, KY-IL $52,160

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,480
    Customer Service Representatives$39,510
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,490
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in York, PA is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in York, PA is 1.4% 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 York?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $29,790 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.