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

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

Median annual salary $38,740 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $28,200
90th percentile $60,980
Employed locally 650
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,200
    25th
    $34,190
    50th (median)
    $38,740
    75th
    $47,990
    90th
    $60,980

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$33,860
    Office Clerks, General$30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,200
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$31,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Laredo, TX is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Laredo, TX is 20.7% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $28,200 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,190.