Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Role Overview
Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $72,950 |
| Illinois | $62,280 |
| Washington | $57,950 |
| North Dakota | $57,940 |
| Alaska | $57,830 |
| Minnesota | $56,940 |
| Massachusetts | $54,790 |
| Vermont | $54,550 |
| New Jersey | $52,690 |
| Colorado | $52,600 |
| New Hampshire | $52,100 |
| Connecticut | $51,940 |
| New York | $51,940 |
| Iowa | $50,970 |
| Maine | $50,920 |
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Median Annual Salary
$48,880
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-0.9%
Avg. annual openings
18.5k
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