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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $39,620 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.05
10th percentile $27,880
90th percentile $59,840
Employed locally 190
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,880
    25th
    $32,450
    50th (median)
    $39,620
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $59,840

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 77% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 23% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,100
    Office Clerks, General $30,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $48,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Brownsville, TX is $19.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Brownsville, TX is 18.9% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $27,880 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,450.