Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $57,750 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $42,280
90th percentile $80,550
Employed locally 90
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,280
    25th
    $48,190
    50th (median)
    $57,750
    75th
    $64,540
    90th
    $80,550

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,120
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,000
    Customer Service Representatives $41,600
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eastern Oregon is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Eastern Oregon is 13.8% above 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 Oregon?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $42,280 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,190.