Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,900 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $23,760
90th percentile $47,600
Employed locally 260
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,760
    25th
    $29,980
    50th (median)
    $34,900
    75th
    $44,880
    90th
    $47,600

    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 Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $32,850
    Office Clerks, General $28,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,100
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $36,760
    Customer Service Representatives $33,480
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Central Louisiana is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Central Louisiana is 31.2% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $23,760 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,980.