Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,080 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.71
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $53,180
Employed locally 230
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $43,080
    75th
    $49,950
    90th
    $53,180

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$35,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,880
    Customer Service Representatives$35,990
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northwestern Region of Texas is $20.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.91 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 15.1% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.