Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $47,800 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $63,290
Employed locally 150
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $40,880
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $56,440
    90th
    $63,290

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,460
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eastern Ohio is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Eastern Ohio is 5.8% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,880.