Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $47,730 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $60,670
Employed locally 1,490
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $40,500
    50th (median)
    $47,730
    75th
    $49,590
    90th
    $60,670

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 55% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 45% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,320
    Office Clerks, General $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Atlanta, GA is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.9% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,500.