Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $37,440 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $29,900
90th percentile $49,260
Employed locally 220
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,900
    25th
    $31,560
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $42,490
    90th
    $49,260

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110
    California $78,210
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,000
    Salem, OR $71,870

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,240
    Customer Service Representatives $36,540
    Office Clerks, General $31,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,600
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Montgomery, AL is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Montgomery, AL is 26.2% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $29,900 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,560.