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Dispatcher Salary in Texas (2026)
$22.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,202/year ($3,350/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 40th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 23,920 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $47,320 a year — though pay ranges from $32,130 for newcomers to $74,760 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,920 Dispatcher jobs in Texas (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Dispatcher salary of $47,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $40,202 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,498 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,620 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,202 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,350 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Texas?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Texas is $47,320 per year ($22.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,630 and $59,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Texas?
- On the median salary of $47,320, a single filer in Texas takes home about $40,202 per year ($3,350 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 23,920 Dispatcher jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.