Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $48,270 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $64,580
Employed locally 150
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $39,630
    50th (median)
    $48,270
    75th
    $56,600
    90th
    $64,580

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,780
    Customer Service Representatives $38,890
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,510
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Central Pennsylvania is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Central Pennsylvania is 4.8% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,630.