Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $50,350 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $63,200
Employed locally 110
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $39,350
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $62,880
    90th
    $63,200

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 82% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 18% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,360
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,470
    Lexington Park, MD $57,620
    Reading, PA $56,600

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,680
    Customer Service Representatives $38,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,640
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Erie, PA is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.80 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Erie, PA is 0.7% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,350.