Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

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  • Guest Experience Specialist - CMH - Part Time - Signature Aviation - Columbus,OH

    Job Description The Guest Experience Specialist often serves as the face of Signature while interacting with guests, crew members, and coworkers in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner. A Guest Experience...

  • Packer / Packing Associate - SIMOS - Columbus,OH

    Job Posting Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their well-being? We are looking for you! At Staff Management, we offer paid training! We have all shifts available so you can pick the shift that works best for you! Our...

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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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