Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Bend, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bend, OR

Median annual salary $63,890 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $54,050
90th percentile $80,470
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,050
    25th
    $63,220
    50th (median)
    $63,890
    75th
    $80,470
    90th
    $80,470

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 75% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 25% 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
    Anchorage, AK $81,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    California $78,210
    Medford, OR $77,990
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $77,130
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $73,000

    Related occupations in Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,190
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49,700
    Customer Service Representatives$46,290
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Bend, OR is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Bend, OR is 25.9% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $54,050 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,220.