Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $40,460 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.45
10th percentile $34,570
90th percentile $47,410
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,570
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $40,460
    75th
    $47,140
    90th
    $47,410

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,460
    Office Clerks, General$33,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,530
    Customer Service Representatives$36,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$56,040
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northwest Nebraska is $19.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northwest Nebraska is 20.2% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $34,570 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.