Emergency Services Dispatcher Salary in the United States

How much does an Emergency Services Dispatcher make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Services Dispatcher in the United States is $45,250 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Emergency Services Dispatcher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,926
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,748 to $49,791
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,740
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Emergency Services Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $49,791 $4,149 $958 $24
Average $45,250 $3,771 $870 $22
25th Percentile $39,748 $3,312 $764 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Services Dispatcher Salaries

An Emergency Services Dispatcher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Emergency Services Dispatcher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency Services Dispatcher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,951
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,097
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,492
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,425
  • Expert (over 8 years): $47,783
Levels Salary
Entry Level Emergency Services Dispatcher$43,951
Intermediate Level Emergency Services Dispatcher$45,097
Senior Level Emergency Services Dispatcher$46,492
Specialist Level Emergency Services Dispatcher$47,425
Expert Level Emergency Services Dispatcher$47,783
$43,951 0 yr
$45,097 < 2 yrs
$46,492 2-4 yrs
$47,425 5-8 yrs
$47,783 > 8 yrs
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How Do Emergency Services Dispatcher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Emergency Services Dispatchers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,100.
  • California: $49,910.
  • Massachusetts: $49,245.

Top Paying Cities for Emergency Services Dispatchers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $57,073
  • San Francisco: $56,512
  • Oakland: $55,259

What Skills Can Increase an Emergency Services Dispatcher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.53% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Emergency Services (Mentioned in 5.11% Job Postings): Emergency Services are the public organizations that respond to and deal with emergencies when they occur, especially those that provide police, ambulance, and firefighting services.
  • Public Safety Communications (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Public safety communication networks are used by emergency services organizations, such as police, fire and emergency medical services to prevent or respond to incidents that harm or endanger persons and/or properties.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.53%
Emergency Services 5.11%
Public Safety Communications 2.07%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Emergency Services Dispatcher's salary.
  • Safety Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Safety Procedures
$61,087
35%
Innovation
$52,942
17%
Coordination
$52,489
16%
Verbal Communication
$50,679
12%
Microsoft Office
$50,227
11%
Problem Solving
$50,227
11%
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How Education impacts an Emergency Services Dispatcher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Emergency Services Dispatchers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Emergency Services Dispatcher with a No Diploma is between $41,255 and $44,099).

Emergency Services Dispatcher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Emergency Services Dispatcher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 33.3%
High School 50.0%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 16.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Emergency Services Dispatcher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Services Dispatcher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Emergency Services Dispatcher

Salaries for an Emergency Services Dispatcher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,122 in 2023 to around $47,256 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Emergency Services Dispatcher salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Emergency Services Dispatcher Over Time

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2023
$47,122
2024
$47,507
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2024 $47,507
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