Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,430 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.03
10th percentile $26,030
90th percentile $38,540
Employed locally 90
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,030
    25th
    $32,260
    50th (median)
    $35,430
    75th
    $36,390
    90th
    $38,540

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,230
    Customer Service Representatives $37,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,950
    Office Clerks, General $27,980
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $34,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northwest Alabama is $17.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.96 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northwest Alabama is 30.2% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $26,030 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,260.