Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,530 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $64,210
Employed locally 150
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $41,530
    75th
    $61,940
    90th
    $64,210

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,210
    Office Clerks, General $36,520
    Customer Service Representatives $36,420
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,920
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eastern New Mexico is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.79 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 18.1% 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 New Mexico?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.