Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $34,260 -32.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.47
10th percentile $26,530
90th percentile $51,290
Employed locally 170
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,530
    25th
    $30,790
    50th (median)
    $34,260
    75th
    $41,060
    90th
    $51,290

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 56% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 44% 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
    Williamsport, PA $50,720
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,840
    Jackson, MS $33,690
    Hattiesburg, MS $32,190

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,180
    Office Clerks, General $35,530
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $54,130
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Gulfport, MS is $16.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Gulfport, MS is 32.5% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $26,530 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,790.