Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in Washington
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Washington earn an average of $63,190 a year. That is $8,450 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $54,740. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $64,950.
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Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,740 | $26.32 |
| Washington | $63,190 | $30.38 |
| Oregon | $57,970 | $27.87 |
| Idaho | $52,930 | $25.45 |
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Questions and answers
How much do dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance make in Washington?
The average is $63,190 a year, and the median is $59,330. That is $8,450 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $54,740.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$30.38 an hour on average; the median is $28.53.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($64,950), followed by Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($63,400). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Yakima, WA ($54,150).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #3 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.