Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $51,090 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $46,860
90th percentile $59,080
Employed locally 30
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,860
    25th
    $47,210
    50th (median)
    $51,090
    75th
    $59,080
    90th
    $59,080

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 80% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 20% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,350
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,710
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $64,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,590
    Boise City, ID $60,010
    Midland, TX $59,470

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,890
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,990
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,460
    Tellers $36,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Pocatello, ID is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Pocatello, ID 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,860 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,210.