Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,820 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $74,880
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $45,000
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $74,880

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,070
    Customer Service Representatives $39,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,670
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northwestern Idaho is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.32 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northwestern Idaho is 7.7% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,000.