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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,320
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.1% vs 2024
$50,770
Mean Salary
$47,320
Median Salary
$22.75
Hourly Rate
23,920 people work as Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas earn a median salary of $47,320 per year ($3,943/month).
This is 7.6% below the national average of $51,236.
Texas ranks #40 out of 51 states for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay.
Approximately 23,920 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 3.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Monitoring
3.88
Coordination
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.34
Public Safety and Security
4.02
Administration and Management
3.86
Administrative
3.74
English Language
3.53
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(47.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas
Salaries for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas range from $32,130 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,760 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,630 and $59,980.
Median $47,320
P10: $32,130P25: $37,630P75: $59,980P90: $74,760
10th
$32,130
25th
$37,630
Median
$47,320
75th
$59,980
90th
$74,760
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,130
$15.45
$2,677
25th Percentile
$37,630
$18.09
$3,135
Median (50th)
$47,320
$22.75
$3,943
75th Percentile
$59,980
$28.84
$4,998
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,760
$35.94
$6,230
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,770 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#40
Texas ranks #40 of 51 states
$51,236
National avg. for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas is $47,320 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,770.
What is the salary range for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas?
Salaries for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas range from $32,130 at the 10th percentile to $74,760 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,630 and $59,980.
What is the starting salary for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas?
Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance positions in Texas typically start around $32,130 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,630 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 23,920 people are employed as Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Texas is approximately $22.75 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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