Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $53,830 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.88
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $63,340
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $47,700
    50th (median)
    $53,830
    75th
    $62,470
    90th
    $63,340

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 76% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 24% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,360
    Minnesota $64,920
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    Traverse City, MI $61,050
    Ann Arbor, MI $59,740
    Midland, TX $59,470

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,920
    Customer Service Representatives $40,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Lansing, MI is $25.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Lansing, MI is 6.1% above 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,700.