Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $59,670 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.69
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $74,120
Employed locally 610
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $50,480
    50th (median)
    $59,670
    75th
    $60,730
    90th
    $74,120

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 61% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 39% 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
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Amarillo, TX $55,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,330
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,540

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Austin, TX is $28.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Austin, TX is 17.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,480.