Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $47,920 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $42,100
90th percentile $74,430
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,100
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $47,920
    75th
    $59,630
    90th
    $74,430

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 62% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 38% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,350
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,710
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $64,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,590
    Boise City, ID $60,010
    Midland, TX $59,470

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,340
    Office Clerks, General$39,470
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$56,890
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Idaho Falls, ID is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.85 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 5.5% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $42,100 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.