Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in East South Dakota

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

Median annual salary $45,480 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $49,720
Employed locally 220
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $41,840
    50th (median)
    $45,480
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $49,720

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,310
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,780
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,060
    Customer Service Representatives $39,760
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,160
    Tellers $37,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in East South Dakota is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in East South Dakota is 10.3% 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 South Dakota?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,840.