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How much does an Emergency Dispatch Operator make in California? The average Emergency Dispatch Operator salary in California is $47,800 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $42,550 and $54,160. 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.

Emergency Dispatch Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Emergency Dispatch Operator Salary $37,770 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Emergency Dispatch Operator Salary $42,550 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Emergency Dispatch Operator Salary $47,800 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Emergency Dispatch Operator Salary $54,160 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Emergency Dispatch Operator Salary $59,950 CA March 26, 2024
25% $42,550 10% $37,770 90% $59,950 75% $54,160 $47,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Emergency Dispatch Operator 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 an Emergency Dispatch Operator requires a high school diploma. May enter unit response and data into database. In addition, Emergency Dispatch Operator typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Emergency Dispatch Operator gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as an Emergency Dispatch Operator typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Emergency Dispatch Operator

    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 Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $45,675 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $46,326 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $47,972 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $45,589 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $44,419 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $47,279 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $45,805 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $43,162 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $52,869 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $52,739 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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