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

In Montana, the median pay for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance is $22.66 an hour ($47,140 a year). About 810 people work in this job there.

$22.66Median hourly pay
$44,030–$60,910Middle half of workers, yearly
810People in this job in Montana

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($50,340). Montana ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.42$36,230
25% of workers$21.17$44,030
Half of workers (median)$22.66$47,140
75% of workers$29.28$60,910
90% of workers$32.42$67,440

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bozeman$54,32040
Great Falls$51,24030
Helena$48,69040
Missoula$45,82090
Billings$44,660320

Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (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.