Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,010 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.41
10th percentile $45,830
90th percentile $71,360
Employed locally 250
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,830
    25th
    $46,720
    50th (median)
    $57,010
    75th
    $67,810
    90th
    $71,360

    Top-paying metros for Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,450
    Office Clerks, General $46,910
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $64,150
    Customer Service Representatives $48,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Alaska is $27.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.32 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Alaska is 12.4% above the national median of $50,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Alaska?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $45,830 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,720.