Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $28,930 -43% vs national
Median hourly $13.91
10th percentile $28,930
90th percentile $37,800
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,930
    25th
    $28,930
    50th (median)
    $28,930
    75th
    $29,020
    90th
    $37,800

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 52% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 48% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,860
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $51,850
    Winchester, VA-WV $45,410
    Charleston, WV $44,780
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $44,290
    Wheeling, WV-OH $42,340

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $31,660
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,470
    Customer Service Representatives $34,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Parkersburg, WV is $13.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Parkersburg, WV is 43% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $28,930 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,930.