Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,570 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.18
10th percentile $27,810
90th percentile $47,670
Employed locally 110
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,810
    25th
    $28,710
    50th (median)
    $31,570
    75th
    $37,770
    90th
    $47,670

    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 Northeastern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$32,570
    Customer Service Representatives$35,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,100
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,310
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Northeastern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northeastern South Carolina is $15.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern South Carolina above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northeastern South Carolina is 37.8% 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 Northeastern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $27,810 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,710.