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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

Median salary (BLS)

$50,340

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$36k – $78k

Job outlook

No separate BLS projection for this specific role

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$500–$3,150

Time to qualify

1 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    High school diploma or GED

    Course

    Expected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.

    $0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    On-the-job training

    Experience

    Employer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.

    Cost varies · 3 months source

  3. 3

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Entry / Junior

    $36,030

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Established

    $50,340

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Senior

    $64,240

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Schedule or dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones.
  • •Prepare daily work and run schedules.
  • •Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.
  • •Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios.
  • •Receive or prepare work orders.

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