Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $81,440 +60.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.15
10th percentile $51,190
90th percentile $100,030
Employed locally 130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,190
    25th
    $64,130
    50th (median)
    $81,440
    75th
    $100,030
    90th
    $100,030

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 85% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 15% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,420
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,780
    Kankakee, IL $68,370
    Yakima, WA $61,680
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $61,410

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,580
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,630
    Office Clerks, General $51,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,070
    Customer Service Representatives $43,490
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Anchorage, AK is $39.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Anchorage, AK is 60.5% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $51,190 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,130.