Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $51,100 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.57
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $64,440
Employed locally 110
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $39,390
    50th (median)
    $51,100
    75th
    $53,830
    90th
    $64,440

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 72% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 28% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Kankakee, IL $68,370
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,030
    Springfield, IL $64,790

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,520
    Customer Service Representatives $40,570
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,920
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Peoria, IL is $24.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Peoria, IL is 0.7% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,390.