Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,620 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $46,940
90th percentile $71,800
Employed locally 60
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,940
    25th
    $50,190
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $69,830
    90th
    $71,800

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,430
    Customer Service Representatives $44,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,180
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Connecticut is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Connecticut is 17.5% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,940 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,190.