Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Colorado

$26,686 $86,602
10th pct Median: $50,350 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$26,686
25th Percentile$36,252
50th (Median)$50,350
75th Percentile$69,483
90th (Top Earners)$86,602
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Colorado median salary of $50,350 for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance has the purchasing power of approximately $45,982 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Colorado's higher cost of living (COL index: 109.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make in Colorado?
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Colorado earn a median annual salary of $50,350 per year ($24.21/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $46,620.
Is Colorado a good state for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance?
Colorado pays above the national average for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Colorado is higher average (COL index: 109.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Colorado?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 109.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $50,350 salary in Colorado has the purchasing power of approximately $45,982 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Colorado reduce real purchasing power.
How does Colorado compare to neighboring states for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Colorado

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $358,776
2 Radiologists $334,714
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $330,718
4 Neurologists $319,248
5 Surgeons, All Other $318,082
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $293,630
7 Psychiatrists $269,782
8 Physicians, Pathologists $263,434
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Colorado

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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