Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $40,450 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.45
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $52,410
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $40,450
    75th
    $45,980
    90th
    $52,410

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510
    Customer Service Representatives $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northeast Virginia is $19.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northeast Virginia is 20.3% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.