Dispatchers in Idaho
Considering a career as a Dispatcher in Idaho?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Dispatchers in Idaho are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Dispatchers in Idaho is growing faster than average.
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Dispatchers in Idaho earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Dispatchers Work in Idaho?
760 people worked as Dispatchers in 2018 in this state.
There were 870 Dispatchers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 110 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,840 Dispatchers working in it, which means Idaho has fewer Dispatchers than average.
Job Projections for Idaho
Jobs for Dispatchers in this state are growing at a rate of 10.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 0.0%.
Idaho Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 100 annual job openings, and 1,020 total jobs in 2026 for Dispatchers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 18,000 annual jobs and 201,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Dispatchers Make in Idaho?
In 2018 wages for Dispatchers ranged from $21,320 to $56,800 with $33,450 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.25 to $27.31. The median hourly rate was $16.08.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $18.89 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $2.81.
The median salary in Idaho is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Idaho Metros for Dispatchers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Dispatchers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 440 | $30,360 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 70 | $40,020 |
| Coeur d’Alene, ID | 40 | n/a |
| Pocatello, ID | 40 | $44,960 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | 30 | n/a |
Top States for Dispatchers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Dispatchers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22,240 | $38,450 |
| California | 21,130 | $41,040 |
| New York | 13,520 | $40,830 |
| Florida | 11,320 | $33,460 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,340 | $39,280 |
| Ohio | 7,170 | $41,000 |
| Illinois | 6,750 | $43,050 |
| New Jersey | 6,010 | $41,150 |
| Georgia | 5,590 | $36,190 |
| Michigan | 5,580 | $39,800 |
| Virginia | 5,230 | $39,780 |
| Tennessee | 5,090 | $36,510 |
| Indiana | 4,850 | $40,550 |
| North Carolina | 4,620 | $38,330 |
| Missouri | 4,510 | $40,540 |
| Washington | 4,360 | $47,840 |
| Minnesota | 4,250 | $43,720 |
| Wisconsin | 4,080 | $41,920 |
| Massachusetts | 4,040 | $42,700 |
| Louisiana | 3,720 | $35,080 |
Below are the states where Dispatchers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | $55,020 |
| North Dakota | $54,070 |
| Alaska | $49,540 |
| Washington | $47,840 |
| District of Columbia | $47,130 |
| Delaware | $45,510 |
| Minnesota | $43,720 |
| Connecticut | $43,400 |
| Rhode Island | $43,260 |
| Illinois | $43,050 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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