Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $56,910 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.36
10th percentile $45,310
90th percentile $69,260
Employed locally 150
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,310
    25th
    $51,750
    50th (median)
    $56,910
    75th
    $62,750
    90th
    $69,260

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 63% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 37% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,540
    Customer Service Representatives $46,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Burlington, VT is $27.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Burlington, VT is 12.2% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $45,310 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,750.