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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,690
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.6% vs 2024
$60,350
Mean Salary
$55,690
Median Salary
$26.77
Hourly Rate
3,510 people work as Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $55,690 per year ($4,640/month).
This is 8.7% above the national average of $51,236.
Massachusetts ranks #10 out of 51 states for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay.
Approximately 3,510 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 1.6% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts range from $42,460 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $84,150 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,570 and $67,100.
Median $55,690
P10: $42,460P25: $47,570P75: $67,100P90: $84,150
10th
$42,460
25th
$47,570
Median
$55,690
75th
$67,100
90th
$84,150
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,460
$20.41
$3,538
25th Percentile
$47,570
$22.87
$3,964
Median (50th)
$55,690
$26.77
$4,640
75th Percentile
$67,100
$32.26
$5,591
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$84,150
$40.46
$7,012
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,350 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
Massachusetts ranks #10 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts is $55,690 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,350.
What is the salary range for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts range from $42,460 at the 10th percentile to $84,150 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,570 and $67,100.
What is the starting salary for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance positions in Massachusetts typically start around $42,460 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,570 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,510 people are employed as Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Massachusetts is approximately $26.77 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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