Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,950 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $47,490
90th percentile $82,770
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,490
    25th
    $53,430
    50th (median)
    $60,950
    75th
    $73,920
    90th
    $82,770

    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

    Related occupations in North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,390
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Customer Service Representatives$44,310
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in North Coast Region of California is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.39 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in North Coast Region of California is 20.1% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $47,490 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,430.