Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $59,160 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.44
10th percentile $49,710
90th percentile $74,570
Employed locally 160
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,710
    25th
    $50,980
    50th (median)
    $59,160
    75th
    $64,410
    90th
    $74,570

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 68% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 32% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,780
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $73,000
    Boulder, CO $68,200

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,010
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,360
    Office Clerks, General $49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,530
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Colorado Springs, CO is $28.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.85 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 16.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $49,710 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,980.