Ambulance Dispatcher
Code: 43-5031.00
Also known as: 911 Dispatcher, Communications Officer, Communications Operator, Communications Specialist, Dispatcher, Emergency Communications Operator (ECO), Police Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatcher, Telecommunicator
Description: When there's an emergency, Ambulance Dispatchers respond to the call by routing ambulances and other emergency resources.Ambulance Dispatchers have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent. Depending on the job they may have to pass a written exam, background test, hearing and vision tests, drug tests and a typing test. Some employers prefer candidates who are bilingual.
Typical wages
| 10% | $28,040 |
| 25% | $34,630 |
| Median | $43,290 |
| 75% | $54,370 |
| 90% | $67,150 |
| 10% | $13.48 |
| 25% | $16.65 |
| Median | $20.82 |
| 75% | $26.14 |
| 90% | $32.29 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
98,300 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
104,300 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 9,200 |