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How much does a Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher make in Arkansas? The average Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher salary in Arkansas is $39,490 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $35,190 and $44,790. 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.

Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $31,275 AR March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $35,190 AR March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $39,490 AR March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $44,790 AR March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $49,615 AR March 26, 2024
25% $35,190 10% $31,275 90% $49,615 75% $44,790 $39,490 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Police, Fire, or Ambulance 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 Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher requires a high school diploma. May enter unit response and data into database. In addition, Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as a Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Police, Fire, or Ambulance 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 Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $39,392 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $39,435 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $39,782 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $40,302 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $37,615 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $39,305 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $37,788 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $38,395 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $39,088 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $38,915 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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