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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in The United States

(Despachadores, excepto policía, bomberos y ambulancia)

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.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)43-5032.00
Career InterestsCRE
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.01 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)206,900
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)207,200
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)19,600
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$25,260
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$44,100
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$67,850
Career ClusterTransportation, Distribution & Logistics
(Transporte, distribución y logística)
Major Occupational GroupOffice and Administrative Support

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