Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Morristown, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morristown, TN

Median annual salary $34,600 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $32,220
90th percentile $43,240
Employed locally 30
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,220
    25th
    $34,600
    50th (median)
    $34,600
    75th
    $35,880
    90th
    $43,240

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $50,510
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,840
    Jackson, TN $46,670
    Clarksville, TN-KY $44,470
    Knoxville, TN $40,070
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,290

    Related occupations in Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,530
    Office Clerks, General $34,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,110
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,800
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,390
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Morristown, TN is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Morristown, TN is 31.8% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $32,220 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,600.