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Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in New York

SOC 43-5031 · New York · BLS OEWS May 2025

Median Annual Salary
$61,443
$29.54/hr
15.8% higher than the US national median ($53,040)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The median salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in New York is $61,443 per year ($29.54/hr). This is 15.8% higher than the national median of $53,040.

About This Role

BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018

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.

Wage Percentiles: New York

Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
PercentileHourly RateAnnual Salaryvs National
P50 MEDIAN$29.54$61,443+15.8%
P10$22.09$45,947--
P25$23.90$49,712--
P75$32.19$66,955--
P90$38.28$79,622--
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Career Outlook

BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
11K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
105K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
3% from new growth97% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Industry Wage Breakdown

Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
IndustryWorkforce Median Pay
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999300
81K$54,280
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999200
5K$60,840
Wage range across top 5 industries: $54,280 to $60,840 (12% spread)
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What is the median public safety telecommunicators salary in New York?

The median (P50) annual salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in New York is approximately $61,443, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 15.8% higher than the national median of $53,040. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.

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About This Data

Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.

P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.

Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.

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