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.

Ambulance Dispatcher

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