Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $60,010 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.85
10th percentile $44,100
90th percentile $73,760
Employed locally 150
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,100
    25th
    $48,430
    50th (median)
    $60,010
    75th
    $63,100
    90th
    $73,760

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 73% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 27% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,350
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,710
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $64,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,590
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $53,410

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,730
    Office Clerks, General $43,900
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,370
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Boise City, ID is $28.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.02 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Boise City, ID is 18.3% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $44,100 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,430.