Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $31,700 -37.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.24
10th percentile $26,820
90th percentile $41,880
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,820
    25th
    $26,820
    50th (median)
    $31,700
    75th
    $35,810
    90th
    $41,880

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 58% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 42% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $56,600
    Gainesville, FL $49,770
    Michigan $49,320
    Logan, UT-ID $48,380
    Dalton, GA $48,280
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,240

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $34,990
    Office Clerks, General $36,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,040
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,130
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Albany, GA is $15.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Albany, GA is 37.5% below 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $26,820 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,820.