SOC 43-5031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Public Safety Telecommunicators — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont comes to $59,470 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,040 by 12.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont comes to $59,470 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,040 by 12.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,880 and $64,860. The lowest tenth earn under $47,520, while the highest tenth earn more than $73,500.
Employment stands at 280, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Vermont ranks 14th by median wage. Burlington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 289th of 528 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,520 | −10.4% |
| 25th | $49,880 | −6.0% |
| Median (50th) | $59,470 | +12.1% |
| 75th | $64,860 | +22.3% |
| 90th | $73,500 | +38.6% |
| Mean | $59,460 | +12.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $61,600 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $59,470 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,684US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,470 a year, 12.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,520 to $73,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $61,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $59,470, or $28.59 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 Vermont is 12.1% 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 Vermont earns more than $73,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,520 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 Burlington, at $61,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. 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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