Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $45,510 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 60
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $35,810
    50th (median)
    $45,510
    75th
    $45,930
    90th
    $58,690

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$33,970
    Customer Service Representatives$35,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$53,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,470
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,480
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in East Tennessee is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in East Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,810.