Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $44,940 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $29,340
90th percentile $68,750
Employed locally 190
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,340
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $44,940
    75th
    $57,070
    90th
    $68,750

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 81% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 19% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $54,970
    Springfield, OH $54,790
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,810
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $50,640
    Columbus, OH $49,950
    Ohio $49,050

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,240
    Customer Service Representatives $37,670
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,250
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Youngstown, OH is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Youngstown, OH is 8.1% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $29,340 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.