Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $40,560 -20% vs national
Median hourly $19.50
10th percentile $32,310
90th percentile $50,520
Employed locally 90
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,310
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $40,560
    75th
    $45,710
    90th
    $50,520

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 54% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 46% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110
    California $78,210
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,000
    Salem, OR $71,870

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,150
    Customer Service Representatives $37,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,660
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,120
    Office Clerks, General $28,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Daphne, AL is $19.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Daphne, AL is 20% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $32,310 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.