Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $40,650 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.54
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $45,010
Employed locally 60
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $40,650
    75th
    $45,010
    90th
    $45,010

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 52% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 48% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $56,600
    Gainesville, FL $49,770
    Michigan $49,320
    Logan, UT-ID $48,380
    Dalton, GA $48,280
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,240

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,360
    Customer Service Representatives $36,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,200
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Gainesville, GA is $19.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Gainesville, GA is 19.9% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.