Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $49,730 -2% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $49,730
90th percentile $55,790
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,730
    25th
    $49,730
    50th (median)
    $49,730
    75th
    $52,490
    90th
    $55,790

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $75,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,360
    Duluth, MN-WI $64,010
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,380
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $60,230

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,780
    Customer Service Representatives $45,990
    Office Clerks, General $45,220
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Kenosha, WI is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Kenosha, WI is 2% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $49,730 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,730.