Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $43,740 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.03
10th percentile $43,690
90th percentile $81,390
Employed locally 870
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,690
    25th
    $43,690
    50th (median)
    $43,740
    75th
    $60,790
    90th
    $81,390

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 59% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 41% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,720
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $66,990
    Reno, NV $61,810
    Jacksonville, FL $51,110
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $44,290
    Greenville, NC $43,450

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$38,200
    Office Clerks, General$41,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,310
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,200
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Las Vegas, NV is $21.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.30 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Las Vegas, NV is 13.8% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $43,690 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,690.