Hiring an emergency dispatcher: the market today
The short answer ·
266 open postings ask for an emergency dispatcher as of Oct 10, 2026, from 163 employers. The median advertised pay is $58,692, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 130 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
266open postings
163employers hiring
$58,692median advertised pay
130new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 213 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an emergency dispatcher?
Hard. 163 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of North Carolina with 11 open postings.
What should I pay an emergency dispatcher?
Advertised pay centers on $58,692. Federal staff in series 2151 average $58,073 in actual pay.