SOC 43-5031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators is $50,731 per year ($24.39/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $42,141 and $62,837 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $78,104 per year. There are approximately 101,140 public safety telecommunicators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.13 | $35,630 |
| P25 | $20.26 | $42,141 |
| P50MEDIAN | $24.39 | $50,731 |
| P75 | $30.21 | $62,837 |
| P90 | $37.55 | $78,104 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators is $50,731 per year ($24.39/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $42,141 and $62,837 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators is $78,104 per year ($37.55/hr). The 75th percentile is $62,837 per year.
Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,630 per year ($17.13/hr). The 25th percentile is $42,141 per year.
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