Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $77,800 +53.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.40
10th percentile $46,570
90th percentile $99,170
Employed locally 2,160
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,570
    25th
    $64,360
    50th (median)
    $77,800
    75th
    $90,270
    90th
    $99,170

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 83% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 17% 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
    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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,180
    Customer Service Representatives$47,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Los Angeles, CA is $37.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.39 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 53.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,570 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,360.