Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $63,360 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.46
10th percentile $49,260
90th percentile $78,870
Employed locally 660
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,260
    25th
    $52,540
    50th (median)
    $63,360
    75th
    $72,280
    90th
    $78,870

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 68% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 32% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,710
    Connecticut $63,210
    New Haven, CT $62,560
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,380
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,620
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $60,330

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,530
    Office Clerks, General $46,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Hartford, CT is $30.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Hartford, CT is 24.9% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $49,260 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,540.