Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $58,980 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $47,780
90th percentile $76,150
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,780
    25th
    $49,430
    50th (median)
    $58,980
    75th
    $60,750
    90th
    $76,150

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 61% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 39% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $64,010
    Connecticut $63,210
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $61,200
    Portland-South Portland, ME $60,130
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $59,620

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,250
    Office Clerks, General $39,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,810
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Provo, UT is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Provo, UT is 16.3% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $47,780 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,430.