Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $77,130 +52% vs national
Median hourly $37.08
10th percentile $56,780
90th percentile $80,200
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,780
    25th
    $64,690
    50th (median)
    $77,130
    75th
    $80,200
    90th
    $80,200

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 111% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 11% above 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
    Anchorage, AK $81,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    California $78,210
    Medford, OR $77,990
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $73,000
    Salem, OR $71,870

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,750
    Customer Service Representatives $43,670
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,150
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Eugene, OR is $37.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Eugene, OR is 52% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $56,780 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,690.