Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $64,070 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.80
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $97,900
Employed locally 290
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $64,070
    75th
    $84,430
    90th
    $97,900

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 89% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 11% 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 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,700
    Customer Service Representatives$44,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,880
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Fresno, CA is $30.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Fresno, CA is 26.3% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.