Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $41,530 -15% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $29,820
90th percentile $63,910
Employed locally 110
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,820
    25th
    $34,100
    50th (median)
    $41,530
    75th
    $50,410
    90th
    $63,910

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 62% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150

    Nearby metros — Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $57,970
    Odessa, TX $54,080
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $48,890
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,810
    Longview, TX $47,350
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,250

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,770
    Office Clerks, General $35,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,240
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,560
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Abilene, TX is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.80 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Abilene, TX is 15% below the national median of $48,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Abilene?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $29,820 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,100.