SOC 43-5031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Public Safety Telecommunicators — Eastern and Southern Colorado
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is $57,710 per year, 8.8% above the national median of $53,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is $57,710 per year, 8.8% above the national median of $53,040. Pay ranges from under $37,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,510 to $59,560.
Employment stands at 180, or 2.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Fort Collins leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $72,880. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 125th of 286 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,940 | −28.5% |
| 25th | $44,510 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $57,710 | +8.8% |
| 75th | $59,560 | +12.3% |
| 90th | $59,560 | +12.3% |
| Mean | $53,370 | +0.6% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $72,880 | 70 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $70,240 | 80 | |
| 3 | Denver | $68,620 | 750 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $63,520 | 60 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $59,160 | 160 | |
| 6 | Pueblo | $57,710 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern and Southern Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $57,710 buys what $55,975 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,975US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,710 a year, 8.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,940 to $59,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Collins, at $72,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $57,710, or $27.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $53,040, so pay in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is 8.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO earns more than $59,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,940 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Collins, at $72,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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