SOC 43-5032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — Coastal Plains Region of Texas
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX is $48,200 per year, close to the national median of $50,340 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX is $48,200 per year, close to the national median of $50,340 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,460 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,260 to $59,900.
Employment stands at 210, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Odessa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 189th of 349 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,460 | −37.5% |
| 25th | $40,260 | −20.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,200 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $59,900 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $74,490 | +48.0% |
| Mean | $50,840 | +1.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $56,620 | 240 | |
| 2 | Midland | $52,780 | 350 | |
| 3 | Beaumont | $49,740 | 270 | |
| 4 | Austin | $49,570 | 1,490 | |
| 5 | Victoria | $49,270 | 60 | |
| 6 | San Angelo | $49,070 | 50 | |
| 7 | Amarillo | $48,780 | 320 | |
| 8 | Houston | $48,550 | 5,720 | |
| 9 | Dallas | $48,030 | 7,170 | |
| 10 | Corpus Christi | $47,200 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coastal Plains Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $48,200 goes as far as $49,640 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,640US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,200 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,460 to $74,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $56,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $48,200, or $23.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,340, so pay in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX is 4.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX earns more than $74,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,460 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Odessa, at $56,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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