Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Minnesota

Dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) in Minnesota earn the most in Duluth (average $62,150 a year) and the least in Mankato ($51,360), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) average at $59,990 and the median at $59,220 for 2,760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,740.

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance average salary by city in Minnesota

Duluth$62,150
Minneapolis$61,100
Rochester$58,400
St. Cloud$57,340
Mankato$51,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Duluth	$62,150	$59,510	$48,510	$49,415	89
Minneapolis	$61,100	$59,560	$48,810	$48,642	105
Rochester	$58,400	$58,350	$46,550	$46,657	91
St. Cloud	$57,340	$55,300	$43,810	$45,877	88
Mankato	$51,360	$47,300	$38,560	$41,479	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in other states

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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