Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance to decrease by -0.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 203,500 to 202,100 jobs. Its estimate of 16,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($50,340), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
203,500
Projected employment (2034)
202,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
-1%
Annual openings (projected average)
16,000
Pay & Preparation
$50,340
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5) • Coordination (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Time Management (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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