Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in New Jersey
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in New Jersey earn an average of $58,030 a year. That is $3,290 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $54,740. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $63,720.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,740 | $26.32 |
| New Jersey | $58,030 | $27.90 |
| New York | $61,990 | $29.81 |
| Delaware | $55,810 | $26.83 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,490 | $25.71 |
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Questions and answers
How much do dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance make in New Jersey?
The average is $58,030 a year, and the median is $54,590. That is $3,290 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $54,740.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$27.90 an hour on average; the median is $26.25.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($63,720), followed by Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($59,840). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($53,540).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #13 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.