Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$48,880
↑ 38.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 38.9% since 2011 ($35,200 → $48,880)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $48,880
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+2.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,880 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $46,860 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $44,830 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $44,050 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | $40,980 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $40,190 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $39,470 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | $38,790 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $37,940 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $37,150 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $36,690 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $36,390 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $35,690 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $35,200 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.