Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in California
Ranked #15 of 51 · CA
5.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,950 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $52,350
Employment 23,970
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,520P25 $46,120 Median $52,350P75 $63,160P90 $81,070
About 80% of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulances in California earn between $39,520 and $81,070. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance salary in California is $57,950, about 5.9% above the U.S. average ($54,740). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $60,780 | $66,940 | 720 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,610 | $64,660 | 3,010 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $58,430 | $58,220 | 160 |
| Napa, CA | $57,140 | $60,170 | 90 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $57,100 | $58,450 | 120 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,430 | $60,980 | 240 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $55,920 | $60,020 | 110 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $55,780 | $58,630 | 670 |
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