Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - The Parking Spot - Columbus,OH
Dispatcher Since its inception, The Parking Spot has made superior airport parking experiences easy and affordable by focusing on hospitality. Now with more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has cemented itself as the leading...
Dispatcher 3 - Remote - CA only - Race Telecommunications, LLC - Columbus,OH
The Dispatcher plays a critical role in coordinating and managing the efficient deployment of field service personnel and resources. This position involves scheduling, routing, and dispatching teams to meet customer needs and service requirements...
Dispatcher - Pridestaff - Grove City,OH
Our company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented 3rd Shift Dispatcher to join our team at our regional office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of managing daily logistics operations independently. This role is crucial 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.