Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $45,500 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $59,640
Employed locally 170
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $40,430
    50th (median)
    $45,500
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $59,640

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,730
    Office Clerks, General $36,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,070
    Customer Service Representatives $38,940
    Tellers $35,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northeast Nebraska is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northeast Nebraska is 10.3% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,430.