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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$52,350
Median Annual Salary
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+4.6% vs 2024
$57,950
Mean Salary
$52,350
Median Salary
$25.17
Hourly Rate
23,970 people work as Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California earn a median salary of $52,350 per year ($4,362/month).
This is 2.2% above the national average of $51,236.
California ranks #18 out of 51 states for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay.
Approximately 23,970 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Monitoring
3.88
Coordination
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.34
Public Safety and Security
4.02
Administration and Management
3.86
Administrative
3.74
English Language
3.53
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(47.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California
Salaries for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California range from $39,520 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,120 and $63,160.
Median $52,350
P10: $39,520P25: $46,120P75: $63,160P90: $81,070
10th
$39,520
25th
$46,120
Median
$52,350
75th
$63,160
90th
$81,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,520
$19.00
$3,293
25th Percentile
$46,120
$22.17
$3,843
Median (50th)
$52,350
$25.17
$4,362
75th Percentile
$63,160
$30.37
$5,263
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,070
$38.98
$6,755
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,950 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#18
California ranks #18 of 51 states
$51,236
National avg. for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make in California?
The median annual salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California is $52,350 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,950.
What is the salary range for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California?
Salaries for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California range from $39,520 at the 10th percentile to $81,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,120 and $63,160.
What is the starting salary for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California?
Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance positions in California typically start around $39,520 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 23,970 people are employed as Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California is approximately $25.17 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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