Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $56,600 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.21
10th percentile $43,030
90th percentile $73,010
Employed locally 360
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,030
    25th
    $45,330
    50th (median)
    $56,600
    75th
    $65,220
    90th
    $73,010

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 80% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 20% 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
    Albany, OR $65,770
    Ithaca, NY $64,330
    Syracuse, NY $62,680
    Rochester, NY $61,230
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,620

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,770
    Office Clerks, General $44,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Buffalo, NY is $27.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Buffalo, NY is 11.6% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $43,030 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,330.