Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $58,470 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.11
10th percentile $42,740
90th percentile $86,260
Employed locally 90
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,740
    25th
    $51,040
    50th (median)
    $58,470
    75th
    $75,630
    90th
    $86,260

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 91% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 9% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Kankakee, IL $68,370
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,030
    Springfield, IL $64,790

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Champaign, IL is $28.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Champaign, IL is 15.3% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $42,740 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,040.