Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment at emergency response centers.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $30.26 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Average
Growth rate: 8.2% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less
is typically required.
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On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Communications Operator Public Safety Dispatcher School Bus Dispatcher See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers *
U S |
$18.74 | $23.29 | $29.52 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$25.64 | $30.26 | $32.69 |
Central Minnesota |
$25.17 | $25.93 | $32.15 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$25.64 | $29.48 | $31.02 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.83 | $25.27 | $29.66 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$25.77 | $29.76 | $31.59 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.78 | $26.35 | $29.63 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$30.54 | $32.46 | $38.53 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1100 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers most often work?
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1401 new Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.