Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $54,330 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $42,580
90th percentile $71,230
Employed locally 1,910
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,580
    25th
    $48,590
    50th (median)
    $54,330
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $71,230

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 62% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 38% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,670
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Amarillo, TX $55,630
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,540

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,360
    Office Clerks, General $41,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Dallas, TX is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Dallas, TX is 7.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $42,580 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,590.