Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Customer Service Rep / Plumbing Dispatcher - Just In Time Plumbing - Costa Mesa, CA
Justin Time Plumbing in Costa Mesa, CA is looking to hire a full-time Customer Service Rep / Plumbing Dispatcher to assist customers and dispatch field technicians over the phone. Do you have strong ...
Dispatcher - 808 Towing - Kahului, HI
Dispatcher 808 Towing is Maui's Premier Towing Company is looking for a few Highway Heroes to join the team. Dispatcher , Tow Truck Operator, Light Duty Service, Detailer, Mechanic Help others, be a ...
Dispatcher - Mid Valley Disposal - Kerman, CA
Are you a dispatcher looking for a position with a consistent schedule and where you can be home each evening with family? Mid Valley Disposal is looking for a motivated employee who would like to ...

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.