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

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

Median annual salary $54,080 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $95,170
Employed locally 260
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $44,370
    50th (median)
    $54,080
    75th
    $71,210
    90th
    $95,170

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 76% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 24% 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
    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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,940

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,210
    Customer Service Representatives$38,130
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,220
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Odessa, TX is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Odessa, TX is 10.6% above 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,370.