Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $39,680 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.08
10th percentile $29,890
90th percentile $57,960
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,890
    25th
    $32,150
    50th (median)
    $39,680
    75th
    $45,560
    90th
    $57,960

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,860
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $51,540
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $49,990
    Sandusky, OH $49,750
    Clarksville, TN-KY $44,470
    Elizabethtown, KY $43,470

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$35,790
    Office Clerks, General$36,080
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,950
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,360
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Bowling Green, KY is $19.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Bowling Green, KY is 21.8% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $29,890 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,150.