Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $62,560 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $40,460
90th percentile $79,180
Employed locally 280
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,460
    25th
    $52,670
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $69,370
    90th
    $79,180

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 73% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 27% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,710
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $63,360
    Connecticut $63,210
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,380
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,620
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $60,330

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $62,600
    Office Clerks, General $45,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,960
    Customer Service Representatives $47,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in New Haven, CT is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in New Haven, CT is 23.3% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,460 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,670.