Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $70,190 +38.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.75
10th percentile $59,940
90th percentile $73,880
Employed locally 30
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,940
    25th
    $61,540
    50th (median)
    $70,190
    75th
    $72,320
    90th
    $73,880

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 94% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 6% 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
    Rochester, MN $64,210
    Duluth, MN-WI $64,010
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $58,560
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $57,640
    St. Cloud, MN $56,290

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,950
    Office Clerks, General$46,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,750
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Mankato, MN is $33.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Mankato, MN is 38.4% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $59,940 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,540.