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

Dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $56,690 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($54,530), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) average at $58,570 and the median at $53,880 for 1,500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,740.

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

Lincoln$56,690
Omaha$56,620
Grand Island$54,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$56,690	$57,120	$49,230	$46,031	92
Omaha	$56,620	$52,800	$45,790	$45,978	92
Grand Island	$54,530	$49,590	$42,820	$44,393	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Nebraska

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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