Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $37,570 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $48,230
Employed locally 110
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $30,620
    50th (median)
    $37,570
    75th
    $39,840
    90th
    $48,230

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 58% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 42% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,930
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $78,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $75,480

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,360
    Office Clerks, General$28,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$54,080
    Customer Service Representatives$34,890
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Houma, LA is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Houma, LA is 25.9% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,620.