Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,850 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.93
10th percentile $51,850
90th percentile $65,070
Employed locally 60
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,850
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $51,850
    75th
    $54,790
    90th
    $65,070

    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

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,380
    Customer Service Representatives $41,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,710
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $52,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Hawaii / Kauai is $24.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.29 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 2.2% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $51,850 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.