The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Dispatching jobs are found throughout the country, but are concentrated near cities.
Major employers:
- State and local government agencies (emergency vehicle dispatch)
- Local and long distance trucking companies
- Taxi companies
- Security companies
Outlook
This occupation will experience slower than average growth. Access to cell phones has increased the number of calls that come into emergency dispatchers. However, advanced 9-1-1 systems and consolidation of centers has slowed growth for police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers. In addition, any future government budget constraints may limit growth.
The growth of taxi, train, and truck dispatchers depends on the economy. When economic activity is slow, the demand for transportation services drops. As a result, these dispatchers may have to reduce their hours or be laid off. In contrast, employment of tow-truck dispatchers is not sensitive to economic conditions. These workers are always needed. In fact, they may be needed more during slow economic times, because more people drive older cars.
Job openings will occur as many dispatchers transfer to other occupations or retire. This is especially true for police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers where the work can be stressful.
Dispatchers (CIS 100300)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
10,590 Medium |
& |
-0.1% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
999 Moderate |
Champaign Area |
213 Small |
& |
-4.7% |
-0.9% |
>>>> |
18 Few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
187 Very small |
& |
1.1% |
1.2% |
>>>> |
17 Moderate |
Cook County |
4,686 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
0.6% |
>>>> |
437 Moderate |
Decatur Area |
115 Very small |
& |
1.7% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
475 Small |
& |
-0.8% |
2.5% |
>>>> |
44 Few |
Du Page County |
1,070 Small |
& |
-0.3% |
3.3% |
>>>> |
100 Few |
Edwardsville Area |
209 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
92 Very small |
& |
-4.3% |
-2.1% |
>>>> |
8 Few |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
155 Very small |
& |
4.5% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
15 High |
Lake County |
479 Small |
& |
-0.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
44 Moderate |
McHenry County |
153 Very small |
& |
-4.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
155 Very small |
& |
0.6% |
1.0% |
>>>> |
15 Moderate |
Northwest Illinois Area |
250 Small |
& |
0.4% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
426 Small |
& |
-5.2% |
-1.9% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
177 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.1% |
>>>> |
16 Moderate |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
195 Very small |
& |
-1.0% |
-1.8% |
>>>> |
19 High |
Rockford Area |
269 Small |
& |
-3.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
99 Very small |
& |
-3.0% |
-2.3% |
>>>> |
9 Moderate |
Springfield Area |
233 Small |
& |
-1.3% |
0.0% |
>>>> |
22 High |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
291 Small |
& |
-5.8% |
-1.7% |
>>>> |
24 Moderate |
Vermilion County |
47 Very small |
& |
-2.1% |
-3.0% |
>>>> |
5 Moderate |
Will County |
540 Small |
& |
1.7% |
4.1% |
>>>> |
53 Moderate |
United States |
287,500 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
7.7% |
>>>> |
28,500 Moderate |