Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in East-Central Montana

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

Median annual salary $45,880 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $36,770
90th percentile $60,290
Employed locally 210
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,770
    25th
    $40,110
    50th (median)
    $45,880
    75th
    $49,980
    90th
    $60,290

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,190
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,460
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,770
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $43,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in East-Central Montana is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in East-Central Montana is 9.6% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $36,770 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,110.