Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $44,490 -9% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 130
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $44,490
    75th
    $51,190
    90th
    $60,410

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 74% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 26% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,830
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $47,510
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,300
    Tucson, AZ $45,050
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,040
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,360

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,490
    Office Clerks, General $37,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Yuma, AZ is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Yuma, AZ is 9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.