Dispatch Officer Salary in Tacoma, Washington

How much does a Dispatch Officer make in Tacoma, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dispatch Officer in Tacoma, WA is $53,190. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,300 to $61,747, with most professionals earning between $40,026 and $69,537.

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What does a Dispatch Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Dispatch Officer

Manages and comprehends thoroughly the emergency procedures which relates to matters requiring public safety intervention ensuring the activation of the proper group (Public Safety Officers and other emergency personnel as well as the public) responsible for responding to the event.

April 07, 2022

Performs crisis intervention over the telephone.

November 19, 2022

Required to work around moving machinery with possible exposure to vibration, dust, gas, steam or chemicals.

December 07, 2022

Facilitates the flow of information by attending daily shift pass downs.

January 20, 2023

Operates dispatch and surveillance equipment.

February 13, 2023

Utilizes the computer aided dispatch system to interview callers gathering all of the relevant information regarding public safety related issues, process the information in the system and utilize the information to dispatch the public safety officers in a clear, concise, and professional manner.

February 14, 2023

Respond quickly to critical situations.

February 22, 2023

Develop working knowledge regarding the proper operation of all assigned equipment.

February 24, 2023

Takes emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance, dispatching appropriate unit, and maintaining contact with responding units to gather and supply information.

April 02, 2023

Assists Public Safety Officers as directed.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Dispatch Officer in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

46300

61747

53190

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46670

62801

53835

What is the average salary for Dispatch Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dispatch Officer in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Dispatch Officer ranges from $46,300 to $61,747 with the average base salary of $53,190. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,670 to $62,801 with the average total cash compensation of $53,835.

View Average Salary for Dispatch Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$53,190	$46,300 - $61,747
Bonus	$645	$370 - $1,054
Total Pay	$53,835	$46,670 - $62,801

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Dispatch Officer Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,318 - $61,771	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,318 - $61,771	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,318 - $61,771	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,811 - $59,761	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,477 - $63,317	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,226 - $61,648	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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