Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $53,410 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.68
10th percentile $46,080
90th percentile $62,920
Employed locally 620
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,080
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $53,410
    75th
    $60,330
    90th
    $62,920

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 62% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 38% 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 Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,810
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $77,130
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,350
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $75,480
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,710
    Springfield, IL $64,790

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,640
    Customer Service Representatives $45,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,580
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Providence, RI-MA is $25.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Providence, RI-MA is 5.3% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,080 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.