Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $58,750 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $71,850
Employed locally 160
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $51,760
    50th (median)
    $58,750
    75th
    $62,800
    90th
    $71,850

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,720
    Customer Service Representatives$46,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,810
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northwest Minnesota is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 15.8% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,760.