Occupation Salary Profile

Public Safety Telecommunicators

SOC Code: 43-5031

Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.

National Median (BLS)
$53,880
▲ +4.62% Nominal +1.32% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$57,270
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
82,690
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Public Safety Telecommunicators.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $37,390
25th Percentile $45,960
National Median (50th Percentile) $53,880
75th Percentile $64,490
90th Percentile $80,180
P10: $37,390 P50 (Median): $53,880 P90: $80,180