Dispatch Clerk Career

*A job as a Dispatch Clerk falls under the broader career category of Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance : 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.


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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulanc Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$41,190

Median Hourly Wage

$19.80*

Total Employed Nationally

197,910


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.