Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Missouri earn a median salary of $41,828 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.5% vs the national median of $50,730. An estimated 2,920 public safety telecommunicators are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $35,050 to $49,410 depending on location.
$41,828
Avg median salary in Missouri
$49,410
Highest paying metro
$35,050
Lowest paying metro
2,920
Employed in Missouri
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Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,410 | $43,530 | $61,220 | 1,020 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $49,240 | $42,060 | $60,080 | 810 |
| Columbia, MO | $47,270 | $41,850 | $47,270 | 70 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $44,150 | $38,040 | $51,330 | 50 |
| Springfield, MO | $41,600 | $37,270 | $45,250 | 170 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $39,610 | $34,730 | $43,910 | 60 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $39,600 | $38,460 | $49,460 | 80 |
| Southwest Missouri | $39,300 | $39,300 | $42,990 | 130 |
| North Missouri | $39,280 | $30,370 | $40,110 | 120 |
| Central Missouri | $38,990 | $35,760 | $43,950 | 140 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $38,430 | $36,300 | $44,830 | 50 |
| Southeast Missouri | $35,050 | $29,140 | $41,310 | 220 |