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

In Cincinnati (OH), the median pay for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance is $24.95 an hour ($51,900 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.

$24.95Median hourly pay
$44,610–$66,140Middle half of workers, yearly
1,020People in this job in Cincinnati (OH)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($50,340). It is 3% higher than the Ohio median ($50,320).

Pay range for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in Cincinnati (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.63$36,670
25% of workers$21.45$44,610
Half of workers (median)$24.95$51,900
75% of workers$31.80$66,140
90% of workers$39.98$83,160

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cincinnati (this page)$51,9001,020
Columbus$51,6401,220
Canton-Massillon$49,700180
Cleveland$49,3401,010
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$49,180420
Toledo$48,990290
Akron$48,650380
Springfield$48,03060
Youngstown-Warren$46,970150
Mansfield$46,37050
Lima$45,61060

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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.