Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $53,750 +6% vs national
Median hourly $25.84
10th percentile $45,950
90th percentile $63,690
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,950
    25th
    $52,710
    50th (median)
    $53,750
    75th
    $57,590
    90th
    $63,690

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 64% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $75,480
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $73,000
    Bend, OR $63,890

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,740
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $59,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Bismarck, ND is $25.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Bismarck, ND is 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $45,950 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,710.