Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,190 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $26,540
90th percentile $47,190
Employed locally 170
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,540
    25th
    $30,960
    50th (median)
    $36,190
    75th
    $38,540
    90th
    $47,190

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,280
    Customer Service Representatives $37,510
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,340
    Office Clerks, General $28,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,380
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northeast Alabama is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northeast Alabama is 28.7% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $26,540 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,960.