Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $59,100 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $52,190
90th percentile $66,190
Employed locally 420
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,190
    25th
    $53,870
    50th (median)
    $59,100
    75th
    $64,820
    90th
    $66,190

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 77% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 23% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Milwaukee, WI is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 16.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $52,190 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,870.