Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in Maryland
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Maryland earn an average of $56,110 a year. That is $1,370 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $54,740. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $60,430.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,740 | $26.32 |
| Maryland | $56,110 | $26.98 |
| District of Columbia | $70,320 | $33.81 |
| Delaware | $55,810 | $26.83 |
| Virginia | $54,230 | $26.07 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,490 | $25.71 |
| West Virginia | $48,850 | $23.49 |
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Questions and answers
How much do dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance make in Maryland?
The average is $56,110 a year, and the median is $51,350. That is $1,370 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $54,740.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$26.98 an hour on average; the median is $24.69.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($60,430), followed by Lexington Park, MD ($56,390). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Salisbury, MD ($50,340).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #19 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.