Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in East Georgia

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

Median annual salary $34,730 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.70
10th percentile $25,640
90th percentile $39,420
Employed locally 200
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,640
    25th
    $29,840
    50th (median)
    $34,730
    75th
    $36,260
    90th
    $39,420

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $35,950
    Customer Service Representatives $34,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $34,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,460
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in East Georgia is $16.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in East Georgia is 31.5% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $25,640 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,840.