Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $78,290 +54.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.64
10th percentile $61,220
90th percentile $96,250
Employed locally 460
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,220
    25th
    $64,710
    50th (median)
    $78,290
    75th
    $87,160
    90th
    $96,250

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 83% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 17% 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
    Anchorage, AK $81,440
    California $78,210
    Medford, OR $77,990
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $77,130
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $73,000
    Salem, OR $71,870

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$50,230
    Customer Service Representatives$47,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52,260
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Portland, OR-WA is $37.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 54.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $61,220 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,710.