Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $52,000 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $44,160
90th percentile $73,590
Employed locally 290
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,160
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $69,360
    90th
    $73,590

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 60% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 40% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,340
    Office Clerks, General $45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Madison, WI is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Madison, WI is 2.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $44,160 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.