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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $47,810 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $34,040
90th percentile $76,050
Employed locally 1,530
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,040
    25th
    $38,970
    50th (median)
    $47,810
    75th
    $60,160
    90th
    $76,050

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 49% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 51% 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
    Longview, TX $47,350
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,250
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,940

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Austin, TX is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Austin, TX is 2.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $34,040 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,970.