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

$20,755 $67,357
10th pct Median: $39,161 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$20,755
25th Percentile$28,196
50th (Median)$39,161
75th Percentile$54,042
90th (Top Earners)$67,357
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arkansas median salary of $39,161 for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance has the purchasing power of approximately $44,400 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arkansas's lower cost of living (COL index: 88.2) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make in Arkansas?
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Arkansas earn a median annual salary of $39,161 per year ($18.83/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $46,620.
Is Arkansas a good state for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance?
Arkansas pays slightly below the national average for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance. Cost of living in Arkansas is lower average (COL index: 88.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Arkansas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 88.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $39,161 salary in Arkansas has the purchasing power of approximately $44,400 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Arkansas increase real purchasing power.
How does Arkansas compare to neighboring states for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arkansas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $279,048
2 Radiologists $260,333
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $257,225
4 Neurologists $248,304
5 Surgeons, All Other $247,397
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $228,379
7 Psychiatrists $209,830
8 Physicians, Pathologists $204,893
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Arkansas

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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