Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,830 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $56,990
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $36,960
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $54,240
    90th
    $56,990

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,100
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,140
    Office Clerks, General $47,190
    Customer Service Representatives $38,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,530
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $48,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.64 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 13.6% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,960.