Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $38,520 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $59,850
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $34,110
    50th (median)
    $38,520
    75th
    $52,980
    90th
    $59,850

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 60% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 40% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,560
    Customer Service Representatives $38,250
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,790
    Office Clerks, General $30,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Decatur, AL is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Decatur, AL is 24.1% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,110.