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Emergency dispatcher salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Emergency Dispatcher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.76
Average $23.76
Low $16.44
High $34.34

The average salary for a emergency dispatcher is $23.76 per hour in the United States. 763 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Emergency Dispatcher job openings in United States

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Emergency Dispatch Operator
t1 energy5out of 5 stars.
Dallas, TX
Full-time
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Emergency Dispatcher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Lewis and Clark Community Coll...
 
$212,680per year
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Port of Portland
 
$142,500per year
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Cataldo Ambulance
 
$137,500per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$115,421per year
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Booz Allen Hamilton
 
$107,925per year
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Akima
 
$104,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Emergency Dispatchers near United States

  1. Portland, OR
    $38.86 per hour
  2. Mesa, AZ
    $26.03 per hour
  3. Aurora, CO
    $23.81 per hour
  4. Manasquan, NJ
    $21.72 per hour
  5. Coppell, TX
    $20.58 per hour

Where can an Emergency Dispatcher earn more?

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