Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $59,740 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.72
10th percentile $44,050
90th percentile $71,700
Employed locally 110
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,050
    25th
    $47,380
    50th (median)
    $59,740
    75th
    $71,700
    90th
    $71,700

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 69% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 31% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,360
    Minnesota $64,920
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    Traverse City, MI $61,050
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,100

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,570
    Customer Service Representatives $38,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,800
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,860
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,080
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Ann Arbor, MI is $28.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 17.8% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $44,050 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,380.