How much does a dispatcher make in Texas?
$47,320a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Texas. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,130Median: $47,320Highest 10%: $74,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,130 | $15.45 | |
| 25th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| Median | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $59,980 | $28.84 | |
| 90th | $74,760 | $35.94 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $56,620 |
| Midland, TX | $52,780 |
| Beaumont, TX | $49,740 |
| Austin, TX | $49,570 |
| Victoria, TX | $49,270 |
| San Angelo, TX | $49,070 |
| Amarillo, TX | $48,780 |
| Houston, TX | $48,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,030 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,800 |
| College Station, TX | $46,700 |
| Waco, TX | $44,320 |
| Longview, TX | $43,990 |
| Texarkana, TX | $43,980 |
| Sherman, TX | $43,550 |
| Lubbock, TX | $43,540 |
| Killeen, TX | $43,520 |
| El Paso, TX | $43,420 |
| Tyler, TX | $42,480 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $41,530 |
| Brownsville, TX | $40,660 |
| Abilene, TX | $40,050 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,500 |
| Laredo, TX | $38,140 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $34,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 37. Nevada | $47,920 |
| 38. Arizona | $47,880 |
| 39. South Carolina | $47,550 |
| 40. Texas | $47,320 |
| 41. Kansas | $47,170 |
| 42. Montana | $47,140 |
| 43. Arkansas | $47,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.75 ($47,320 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $47,320 against $50,340 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for dispatcher pay?
Texas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays dispatchers the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $56,620 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.