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How much does a 911 Dispatcher make in South Carolina? The average 911 Dispatcher salary in South Carolina is $41,000 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $36,500 and $46,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

911 Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $32,403 SC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $36,500 SC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $41,000 SC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $46,400 SC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile 911 Dispatcher Salary $51,316 SC March 26, 2024
25% $36,500 10% $32,403 90% $51,316 75% $46,400 $41,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The 911 Dispatcher transmits and receives coded and conventional messages, differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and in dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Being a 911 Dispatcher requires a high school diploma. May enter unit response and data into database. In addition, 911 Dispatcher typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a 911 Dispatcher gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as a 911 Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    911 Dispatcher

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Emergency Communications Supervisor

    2 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $41,082 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $39,955 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $40,909 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $39,999 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $38,742 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $39,782 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $39,999 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $39,349 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $40,735 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $40,865 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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