Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Call Center Representative/Dispatcher - Pridestaff - Columbus,OH
Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supporting vital community services? We're seeking a dedicated Operations Coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in facilitating...
Call Center Representative/Dispatcher/Scheduler/Quality Control 7am - 3pm ($20.00/hr) - Access 2 Interpreters - Columbus,OH
Dispatcher/Scheduler/Quality Control 7am - 3pm ($20.00/hr) We are looking for a Dispatcher/Scheduler to work with our Interpreters who are dispatched/scheduled to help people in need of Interpretation services in...
Director, Claims - Centralized Property - Nationwide Insurance - Columbus,OH
If you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide's Property and Casualty team could be the place for...

What Dispatchers Do

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

Dispatcher Salaries

2020 employment: 192,100
May 2021 median annual wage: $44,050

Job Outlook for Dispatchers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 8,300
Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Dispatcher

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.