Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,840 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $29,260
90th percentile $49,650
Employed locally 730
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,260
    25th
    $35,910
    50th (median)
    $37,840
    75th
    $45,080
    90th
    $49,650

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,380
    Customer Service Representatives $34,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,110
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Kansas is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Kansas is 25.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $29,260 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,910.