Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance is $22.66 an hour ($47,130 a year). About 1,780 people work in this job there.

$22.66Median hourly pay
$37,240–$59,010Middle half of workers, yearly
1,780People in this job in Arkansas

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($50,340). Arkansas ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in Arkansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.43$30,020
25% of workers$17.90$37,240
Half of workers (median)$22.66$47,130
75% of workers$28.37$59,010
90% of workers$31.33$65,160

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Jonesboro$54,96080
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$47,690420
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$46,330470
Fort Smith$39,880130

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,000 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.