Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $45,180 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $51,450
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $40,070
    50th (median)
    $45,180
    75th
    $45,180
    90th
    $51,450

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 70% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 30% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,860

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,030
    Customer Service Representatives $36,350
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Blacksburg, VA is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Blacksburg, VA is 10.9% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,070.