Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $64,060 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.80
10th percentile $46,970
90th percentile $77,160
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,970
    25th
    $49,580
    50th (median)
    $64,060
    75th
    $73,320
    90th
    $77,160

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $52,470
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,660
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,160
    Customer Service Representatives $46,420
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $41,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northwest Colorado is $30.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northwest Colorado is 26.3% above 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,970 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,580.