Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $36,380 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $24,530
90th percentile $43,900
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,530
    25th
    $32,630
    50th (median)
    $36,380
    75th
    $36,940
    90th
    $43,900

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 69% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 31% 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
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110
    California $78,210
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,000
    Salem, OR $71,870

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,850
    Customer Service Representatives$36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$51,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,900
    Office Clerks, General$29,060
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$28,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Gadsden, AL is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Gadsden, AL is 28.3% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $24,530 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,630.