Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $59,440 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $44,600
90th percentile $80,910
Employed locally 5,870
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,600
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $59,440
    75th
    $72,580
    90th
    $80,910

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 61% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 39% 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
    Albany, OR $65,770
    Ithaca, NY $64,330
    Syracuse, NY $62,680
    Rochester, NY $61,230
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,620

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,930
    Customer Service Representatives $48,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $78,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in New York, NY-NJ is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 17.2% 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 York?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $44,600 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.