Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,170 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.64
10th percentile $39,620
90th percentile $61,260
Employed locally 1,470
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,620
    25th
    $45,680
    50th (median)
    $49,170
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $61,260

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 61% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 39% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,670
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Amarillo, TX $55,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,330
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,270
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,540

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Houston, TX is $23.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Houston, TX is 3.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $39,620 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,680.