Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) in Washington only, where the average is $60,430 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) average at $70,320 and the median at $72,260 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,740.

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$60,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$60,430	$57,160	$47,950	$48,254	109

*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 Washington, D.C.

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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