Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance does

You coordinate the movement of vehicles, equipment, and personnel for transportation, delivery, and service companies by assigning routes and tracking shipments. Your organization and communication skills ensure operations run smoothly and customers receive timely service.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr