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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Median Salary
46,860
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

76%

State and local government

10%

Self-employed

8%

Private not for profit

4%

Federal Government

2%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,450

10%

$46,860

Median

$72,530

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    47%

  • Some college

    25%

  • Bachelor's degree

    7%

  • Associate's degree

    7%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    7%

  • Less than high school

    5%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management
  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.