Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $41,320 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.87
10th percentile $31,240
90th percentile $51,660
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,240
    25th
    $31,810
    50th (median)
    $41,320
    75th
    $51,660
    90th
    $51,660

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 66% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 34% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $56,600
    Gainesville, FL $49,770
    Michigan $49,320
    Logan, UT-ID $48,380
    Dalton, GA $48,280
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,240

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,050
    Customer Service Representatives $35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Athens, GA is $19.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Athens, GA is 18.5% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $31,240 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,810.