Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $36,060 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $26,510
90th percentile $56,030
Employed locally 150
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,510
    25th
    $29,590
    50th (median)
    $36,060
    75th
    $44,880
    90th
    $56,030

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $28,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $48,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,730
    Customer Service Representatives $33,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $27,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northeast Louisiana is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northeast Louisiana is 28.9% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $26,510 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,590.