Hiring an emergency dispatcher: the market today
The short answer ·
267 open postings ask for an emergency dispatcher as of Sep 25, 2026, from 153 employers. The median advertised minimum is $51,978. 114 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
267open postings
153employers hiring
$51,978median advertised minimum
114new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 208 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an emergency dispatcher?
Hard. 153 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of Arkansas with 13 open postings.
What should I pay an emergency dispatcher?
Advertised minimums center on $51,978. Federal staff in series 2151 average $57,828 in actual pay.