Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $65,030 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.27
10th percentile $41,280
90th percentile $97,110
Employed locally 2,130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,280
    25th
    $50,380
    50th (median)
    $65,030
    75th
    $81,240
    90th
    $97,110

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 73% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 27% 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
    Springfield, IL $64,790
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,380

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,820
    Office Clerks, General $45,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,940
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Chicago, IL-IN is $31.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 28.2% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $41,280 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,380.