Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $44,770 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $31,050
90th percentile $69,070
Employed locally 1,710
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,050
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $44,770
    75th
    $54,360
    90th
    $69,070

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 60% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 40% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$41,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,250
    Office Clerks, General$38,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,760
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in San Antonio, TX is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in San Antonio, TX is 8.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $31,050 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.