Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $42,610 -16% vs national
Median hourly $20.49
10th percentile $38,210
90th percentile $57,270
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,210
    25th
    $40,200
    50th (median)
    $42,610
    75th
    $49,470
    90th
    $57,270

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 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
    Binghamton, NY $57,980
    Billings, MT $50,120
    Helena, MT $49,390

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,110
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,140
    Customer Service Representatives $42,470
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Missoula, MT is $20.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Missoula, MT is 16% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $38,210 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,200.