Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $46,030 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $29,480
90th percentile $68,190
Employed locally 320
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,480
    25th
    $37,320
    50th (median)
    $46,030
    75th
    $57,340
    90th
    $68,190

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 70% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 30% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $34,780
    Office Clerks, General $35,560
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Corpus Christi, TX is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 5.8% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $29,480 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,320.