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How much does an Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher make in Wichita, KS? The average Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher salary in Wichita, KS is $40,690 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $36,290 and $46,190. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $32,284 Wichita,KS May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $36,290 Wichita,KS May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $40,690 Wichita,KS May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $46,190 Wichita,KS May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $51,197 Wichita,KS May 28, 2024
25% $36,290 10% $32,284 90% $51,197 75% $46,190 $40,690 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

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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About Wichita, Kansas    Downtown Wichita is at 37°41′20″N 97°20′10″W / 37.68889°N 97.33611°W / 37.68889; -97.33611 (37.688888, −97.336111), at an elevation of 1,299 feet (....More

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