Earnings
Emergency services dispatchers earned median annual salaries of $48,990 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Ten percent of dispatchers earned less than $33,490, and the top 10 percent earned $75,910 or more. The DOL reports that emergency services dispatchers who worked for local government agencies earned mean annual salaries of $52,740, while those who worked for state agencies earned $56,200.
The DOL reports that emergency services dispatchers in the following states earned the highest mean annual salaries in May 2023:
- California: $76,570
- Washington: $70,950
- Oregon: $67,040
- Alaska: $66,140
- Minnesota: $65,770
Emergency services dispatchers typically receive benefits such as paid holidays, vacations, and sick days; medical, dental, and life insurance; and retirement or pension plans.
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