SOC 43-5031 · May 2025 · United States
Public Safety Telecommunicators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators across the United States is $53,040 per year, measured over 102,500 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $80,120.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Public Safety Telecommunicators
Pay for this occupation varies by 132.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $80,120 and Mississippi pays $34,510.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $80,120 | 8,520 | |
| 2 | Washington | $78,850 | 1,980 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $71,980 | 1,110 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $66,660 | 390 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $66,550 | 1,460 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $63,520 | 1,800 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $62,410 | 1,820 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $61,720 | 2,790 | |
| 9 | New York | $61,450 | 5,470 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $61,260 | 4,350 |
States with the most Public Safety Telecommunicators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8,520 | $80,120 | |
| 2 | Texas | 7,730 | $50,040 | |
| 3 | Florida | 6,090 | $50,170 | |
| 4 | New York | 5,470 | $61,450 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 4,550 | $58,100 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 4,350 | $61,260 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 4,010 | $59,240 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 3,730 | $46,550 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 3,620 | $49,890 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 3,480 | $42,790 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $113,800 | 400 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $104,910 | 1,110 |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo | $90,930 | 80 |
| 4 | Olympia | $89,090 | 90 |
| 5 | Vallejo | $87,250 | 200 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $85,950 | 90 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $84,410 | 90 |
| 8 | Anchorage | $83,870 | 140 |
| 9 | Oxnard | $83,840 | 150 |
| 10 | Napa | $82,830 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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