Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $69,690 +37.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $63,240
90th percentile $76,740
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,240
    25th
    $69,690
    50th (median)
    $69,690
    75th
    $76,650
    90th
    $76,740

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 86% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 14% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,930
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,720
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Washington $77,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $75,480

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Bellingham, WA is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Bellingham, WA is 37.4% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $63,240 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,690.