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

Dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $54,780 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($50,510), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dispatchers (except police, fire, and ambulance) average at $51,760 and the median at $47,920 for 2,840 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,740.

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

Reno$54,780
Las Vegas$50,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$54,780	$49,820	$43,930	$46,196	101
Las Vegas	$50,510	$47,210	$40,190	$42,765	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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