Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $45,300 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $31,690
90th percentile $53,610
Employed locally 200
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,690
    25th
    $36,170
    50th (median)
    $45,300
    75th
    $46,680
    90th
    $53,610

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 77% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 23% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,670
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Amarillo, TX $55,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,330
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,170

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$35,630
    Office Clerks, General$32,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$53,510
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$40,070
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$33,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in El Paso, TX is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in El Paso, TX is 10.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $31,690 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,170.