The salary statistics of dispatchers in the industry sector of health care and social assistance are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare dispatcher salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,180 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,070 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $45,510 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $56,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for dispatchers in the industry sector of health care and social assistance. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dispatchers is $56,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid dispatchers is $24,180.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dispatchers in the industry sector of health care and social assistance from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $36,190 | 1.46% | 12.60% |
| 2017 | $35,660 | 1.82% | - |
| 2016 | $35,010 | 1.91% | - |
| 2015 | $34,340 | 3.20% | - |
| 2014 | $33,240 | 3.40% | - |
| 2013 | $32,110 | 1.49% | - |
| 2012 | $31,630 | - | - |
The average salaries of dispatchers in two industries in the health care and social assistance sector are shown below. For detailed dispatcher salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].