Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Eastern Washington

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

Median annual salary $50,270 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $46,690
90th percentile $69,000
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,690
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $50,270
    75th
    $57,700
    90th
    $69,000

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,250
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,870
    Customer Service Representatives $47,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eastern Washington is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Eastern Washington is 0.9% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,690 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.