Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $48,170 -5% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $34,090
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,090
    25th
    $44,830
    50th (median)
    $48,170
    75th
    $54,940
    90th
    $58,500

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 74% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 26% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,670
    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

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,390
    Customer Service Representatives $36,460
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,000
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Beaumont, TX is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Beaumont, TX is 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $34,090 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,830.