Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,470 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $61,100
Employed locally 150
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $39,160
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $55,360
    90th
    $61,100

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,090
    Customer Service Representatives $38,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,420
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in East Central Illinois is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in East Central Illinois is 10.4% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,160.