Hiring an emergency dispatcher: the market today
The short answer ·
304 open postings ask for an emergency dispatcher as of Nov 11, 2026, from 182 employers. The median advertised pay is $58,772, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 159 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 234 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an emergency dispatcher?
Hard. 182 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Amentum with 15 open postings.
What should I pay an emergency dispatcher?
Advertised pay centers on $58,772. Federal staff in series 2151 average $58,262 in actual pay.
Where is an emergency dispatcher being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (81) and Texas (25). Together they hold 35% of its 304 open postings.
Who can help me hire an emergency dispatcher?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.