Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $66,990 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.21
10th percentile $55,470
90th percentile $82,770
Employed locally 680
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,470
    25th
    $62,460
    50th (median)
    $66,990
    75th
    $79,820
    90th
    $82,770

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 65% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 35% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$47,310
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,290
    Office Clerks, General$58,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Denver, CO is $32.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Denver, CO is 32.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $55,470 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,460.