Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Kansas

Dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $51,920 a year) and the least in Wichita ($47,150), across the 3 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) average at $51,400 and the median at $47,170 for 1,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,740.

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$51,920
Manhattan$48,100
Wichita$47,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$51,920	$47,170	$42,360	$41,800	89
Manhattan	$48,100	$46,110	$39,310	$38,944	90
Wichita	$47,150	$45,140	$38,190	$38,234	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in other states

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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