Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $56,140 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.99
10th percentile $47,240
90th percentile $71,360
Employed locally 270
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,240
    25th
    $47,640
    50th (median)
    $56,140
    75th
    $56,140
    90th
    $71,360

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 83% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 17% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $65,790
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,650
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,060
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,390
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $61,290

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,470
    Office Clerks, General $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Albuquerque, NM is $26.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.7% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $47,240 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,640.