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How much does a Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher make in West Virginia? The average Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher salary in West Virginia is $39,090 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $34,790 and $44,190. 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 $30,875 WV March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $34,790 WV March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $39,090 WV March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $44,190 WV March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Salary $48,833 WV March 26, 2024
25% $34,790 10% $30,875 90% $48,833 75% $44,190 $39,090 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 Weirton, WV Avg. Salary $42,209 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Wheeling, WV Avg. Salary $42,425 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accoville, WV Avg. Salary $38,655 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, WV Avg. Salary $38,135 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Advent, WV Avg. Salary $38,785 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albright, WV Avg. Salary $40,605 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alderson, WV Avg. Salary $39,782 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alkol, WV Avg. Salary $38,482 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen Junction, WV Avg. Salary $38,655 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alloy, WV Avg. Salary $38,655 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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