Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in District of Columbia

Ranked #1 of 51 · DC

28.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,320 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $72,260
Employment 300

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $45,000P25 $47,980 Median $72,260P75 $87,090P90 $99,870

About 80% of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulances in District of Columbia earn between $45,000 and $99,870. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

District of Columbia
$70,320
U.S. average
$54,740

The mean dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance salary in District of Columbia is $70,320, about 28.5% above the U.S. average ($54,740). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in District of Columbia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,160 $60,430 3,540

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