Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Illinois (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$59,400
$28.56/hr
Annual Median
$57,240
$27.52/hr
Bottom 10%
$37,380
$17.97/hr
Top 10%
$83,600
$40.19/hr
Location vs National Average
Illinois
$59,400
Difference
+8.5% vs US avg
US National
$54,740
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,380 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,750 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $57,240 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $71,410 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $83,600 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$47K
Median
$57K
75th
$71K
90th
$84K
In Illinois, Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries range from $37,380 at the 10th percentile to $83,600 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $46,220 (81% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.
Top Paying Cities in Illinois
Metro areas with highest Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance wages
How Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Compares in Illinois
The average Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary of $59,400 in Illinois ranks above the national average of $54,740.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.