Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $62,680 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.13
10th percentile $49,120
90th percentile $65,250
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,120
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $62,680
    75th
    $65,250
    90th
    $65,250

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 91% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 9% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,240
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,080
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,460
    Customer Service Representatives $44,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Hanford, CA is $30.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Hanford, CA is 23.6% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $49,120 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.