Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $38,930 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.72
10th percentile $31,870
90th percentile $61,940
Employed locally 170
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,870
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $38,930
    75th
    $49,240
    90th
    $61,940

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,150
    Office Clerks, General $35,720
    Customer Service Representatives $37,010
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,290
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northern New Mexico is $18.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northern New Mexico is 23.3% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $31,870 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.