Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $54,650 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.27
10th percentile $48,930
90th percentile $65,490
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,930
    25th
    $52,230
    50th (median)
    $54,650
    75th
    $64,440
    90th
    $65,490

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,350
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,670
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,180
    Customer Service Representatives$39,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Central Oregon is $26.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Central Oregon is 7.7% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $48,930 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,230.