Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary (2025)
Based on 102,500 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,320 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $45,210 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $53,040 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $64,260 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $79,830 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$45K
Median
$53K
75th
$64K
90th
$80K
Highest Paying States for Public Safety Telecommunicators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $81,520 |
| Washington | $76,460 |
| Oregon | $72,880 |
| Alaska | $69,910 |
| Minnesota | $69,740 |
| Colorado | $65,190 |
| Connecticut | $63,870 |
| Illinois | $63,570 |
| Massachusetts | $62,680 |
| New York | $61,970 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $81,520 per year, while New York has an average of $61,970 — a difference of $19,550. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Public Safety Telecommunicators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 102,500 workers were employed as Public Safety Telecommunicatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $56,740 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-5031