Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $58,600 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.18
10th percentile $43,490
90th percentile $63,850
Employed locally 1,120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,490
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $58,600
    75th
    $62,150
    90th
    $63,850

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 86% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 14% 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
    Akron, OH $61,150
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,100
    Columbus, OH $60,680
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,860
    Springfield, OH $58,990
    Toledo, OH $57,190

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,140
    Customer Service Representatives $43,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Cleveland, OH is $28.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Cleveland, OH is 15.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $43,490 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.