Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $45,040 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $36,090
90th percentile $51,060
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,090
    25th
    $40,450
    50th (median)
    $45,040
    75th
    $45,040
    90th
    $51,060

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 65% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 35% 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
    Anchorage, AK $81,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $60,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,860
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $54,270

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Asheville, NC is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Asheville, NC is 11.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $36,090 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,450.