Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,750 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $32,950
90th percentile $48,660
Employed locally 160
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,950
    25th
    $36,380
    50th (median)
    $39,750
    75th
    $46,080
    90th
    $48,660

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$34,690
    Customer Service Representatives$32,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,330
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,960
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eastern Region of Texas is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.08 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 21.6% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $32,950 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,380.