Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $47,370 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $45,040
90th percentile $59,570
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,040
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $47,370
    75th
    $53,660
    90th
    $59,570

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,640
    Customer Service Representatives$43,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,020
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Northwestern Wisconsin is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 6.6% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $45,040 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.