Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $55,630 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.75
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $62,130
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $48,370
    50th (median)
    $55,630
    75th
    $62,130
    90th
    $62,130

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 84% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 16% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,670
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,330
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,540

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,310
    Customer Service Representatives $37,250
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Amarillo, TX is $26.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Amarillo, TX is 9.7% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,370.