Dispatchers, Ex. Police, Fire, and Ambulance (43-5032) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,600
Mean wage		$21.93
Entry wage		$13.54
10th percentile wage		$12.55
50th percentile wage		$19.85
90th percentile wage		$35.07

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	540	20.7%
Public Administration	160	6.1%
Couriers and Messengers	130	5%
Specialty Trade Contractors	130	4.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises	30	36.12
Truck Transportation	80	25.52
Nonstore Retailers	30	24.92
Utilities		24.55

Dispatchers, Ex. Police, Fire, and Ambulance (43-5032)

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.85		$19.79		$0.06
2016	$19.08	+4.1%	$19.02	+4.1%	$0.06
2015	$18.60	+2.5%	$18.55	+2.5%	$0.06
2014	$18.24	+2%	$18.18	+2%	$0.06
2013	$17.88	+2%	$17.82	+2%	$0.05
2012	$17.57	+1.7%	$17.52	+1.7%	$0.05
2011	$17.25	+1.8%	$17.20	+1.8%	$0.05
2010	$16.98	+1.6%	$16.93	+1.6%	$0.05
2009	$16.66	+1.9%	$16.61	+1.9%	$0.05
2008	$16.21	+2.8%	$16.16	+2.8%	$0.05
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.85		$22.06		-$2.21
2016	$19.08	+4.1%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$2.27
2015	$18.60	+2.5%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$2.30
2014	$18.24	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$2.22
2013	$17.88	+2%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$2.17
2012	$17.57	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$2.13
2011	$17.25	+1.8%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$2.14
2010	$16.98	+1.6%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$2.08
2009	$16.66	+1.9%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$2.14
2008	$16.21	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$2.12

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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