Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $66,450 +31% vs national
Median hourly $31.95
10th percentile $40,450
90th percentile $98,150
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,450
    25th
    $49,960
    50th (median)
    $66,450
    75th
    $98,150
    90th
    $98,150

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 83% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 17% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,010
    Customer Service Representatives $46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Modesto, CA is $31.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Modesto, CA is 31% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,450 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,960.