Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)
Top 3 dispatcher Jobs
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Telephone Screener (Remote)
- Hire Standard Staffing
- Columbus,OH
Position: Remote Benefits Representative Company: American Income Life (a proud member of Globe...
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Remote Client Solutions Specialist | Training Provided | Flexible Schedule
- The Wayland Agency
- Columbus,OH
Build a Flexible Remote Career with The Wayland Agency The Wayland Agency is growing, and we're looking for motivated and coachable individuals who want more out of life and are ready to build something meaningful...
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Client Services Specialist – Remote
- The Hirsh Agency
- Columbus,OH
We're hiring remote Client Services Specialists to work directly with prospective clients, understand their needs, explain available protection options, and provide professional support throughout the decision and application...
What Dispatchers Do
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.
Dispatcher Salaries
- 2020 employment: 192,100
- May 2021 median annual wage: $44,050
Job Outlook for Dispatchers
Projected employment change, 2020-30:
- Number of new jobs: 8,300
- Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower than average)
How to Become a Dispatcher
Education and training:
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience in a related occupation: None
- Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.