Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $44,700 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $58,370
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $44,700
    75th
    $50,750
    90th
    $58,370

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 55% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 45% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,620
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,980
    Wisconsin $54,340
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,650
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,440

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,240
    Customer Service Representatives $36,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,250
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,230
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Hilton Head Island, SC is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 11.9% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.