Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Cleveland, TN

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

Median annual salary $38,880 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.69
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $47,400
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $38,880
    75th
    $44,340
    90th
    $47,400

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 61% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 39% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $50,510
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,840
    Jackson, TN $46,670
    Clarksville, TN-KY $44,470
    Knoxville, TN $40,070
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,290

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$38,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,610
    Office Clerks, General$34,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Cleveland, TN is $18.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Cleveland, TN is 23.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.