Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in North Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,840 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $31,390
90th percentile $48,340
Employed locally 260
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,390
    25th
    $33,740
    50th (median)
    $37,840
    75th
    $40,860
    90th
    $48,340

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,390
    Office Clerks, General$37,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,710
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,580
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in North Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in North Georgia is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.41 or more per hour.

    Is North Georgia above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in North Georgia is 25.4% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $31,390 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,740.