Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $42,760 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.56
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $51,720
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $42,760
    75th
    $45,820
    90th
    $51,720

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 75% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 25% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Customer Service Representatives $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,830
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,300
    Office Clerks, General $27,030
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Dothan, AL is $20.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Dothan, AL is 15.7% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.