Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $80,930 +59.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.91
10th percentile $61,050
90th percentile $86,510
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,050
    25th
    $71,140
    50th (median)
    $80,930
    75th
    $86,510
    90th
    $86,510

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 86% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 14% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,720
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Washington $77,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $75,480
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,000

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,610
    Office Clerks, General $45,940
    Customer Service Representatives $47,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Olympia, WA is $38.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.83 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Olympia, WA is 59.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $61,050 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,140.