Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,320 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $38,940
90th percentile $58,050
Employed locally 130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,940
    25th
    $44,660
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $49,230
    90th
    $58,050

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,270
    Customer Service Representatives$39,510
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northern Michigan is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northern Michigan is 6.7% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $38,940 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,660.