Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $68,200 +34.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.79
10th percentile $40,220
90th percentile $81,810
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,220
    25th
    $42,370
    50th (median)
    $68,200
    75th
    $74,900
    90th
    $81,810

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 66% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 34% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,780
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $73,000
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $66,990

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,230
    Office Clerks, General $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,580
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $48,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Boulder, CO is $32.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Boulder, CO is 34.4% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,220 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,370.