Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $49,110 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $44,760
90th percentile $57,070
Employed locally 60
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,760
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $49,110
    75th
    $57,070
    90th
    $57,070

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 82% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 18% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,690
    Customer Service Representatives$39,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,990
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Lafayette, IN is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Lafayette, IN is 3.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $44,760 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.