Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $48,200 -5% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $40,750
90th percentile $60,120
Employed locally 370
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,750
    25th
    $45,030
    50th (median)
    $48,200
    75th
    $54,830
    90th
    $60,120

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 63% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 37% 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
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $77,930
    Washington $77,310
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $77,130
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,350
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $73,000
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,360

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,340
    Customer Service Representatives $42,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,220
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Indianapolis, IN is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,750 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,030.