Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $51,180 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.60
10th percentile $33,780
90th percentile $65,120
Employed locally 230
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,780
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $51,180
    75th
    $59,490
    90th
    $65,120

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 70% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 30% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $61,520
    Port St. Lucie, FL $54,330
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $52,650
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,260
    Flint, MI $51,790
    Punta Gorda, FL $51,640

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,580
    Office Clerks, General $44,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,030
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Cape Coral, FL is $24.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Cape Coral, FL is 0.9% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $33,780 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.