Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in California
In California, dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance earn a median of $50,040 per year.
Median (California)
$50,040
Bottom 10%
$38,480
Top 10%
$78,160
Employed in California
24,580
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance earn a median of $50,040 — 2% above the national median of $48,880. Locally the range runs $38,480 to $78,160. About 24,580 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #17 of 53 states for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance pay — roughly the 69th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $72,950) by 46%. State employment of about 24,580 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$48,880
US bottom 10%
$34,600
US top 10%
$76,130
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
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