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

$30,886 $100,233
10th pct Median: $58,275 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$30,886
25th Percentile$41,958
50th (Median)$58,275
75th Percentile$80,420
90th (Top Earners)$100,233
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The California median salary of $58,275 for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance has the purchasing power of approximately $38,876 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

California's higher cost of living (COL index: 149.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-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 California?
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California earn a median annual salary of $58,275 per year ($28.02/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $46,620.
Is California a good state for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance?
California pays above the national average for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in California is higher average (COL index: 149.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in California?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 149.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $58,275 salary in California has the purchasing power of approximately $38,876 in Missouri. Higher living costs in California reduce real purchasing power.
How does California 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 California

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $387,400
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $382,775
3 Neurologists $369,500
4 Surgeons, All Other $368,150
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $339,850
6 Psychiatrists $312,248
7 Physicians, Pathologists $304,900
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $304,175
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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

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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