Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $63,690 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.62
10th percentile $51,650
90th percentile $84,260
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,650
    25th
    $61,080
    50th (median)
    $63,690
    75th
    $75,430
    90th
    $84,260

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 93% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 7% 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
    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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,840
    Customer Service Representatives $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Chico, CA is $30.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Chico, CA is 25.5% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $51,650 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,080.