Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $51,640 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.83
10th percentile $48,940
90th percentile $74,120
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,940
    25th
    $50,150
    50th (median)
    $51,640
    75th
    $58,730
    90th
    $74,120

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 78% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 22% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $61,520
    Port St. Lucie, FL $54,330
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $52,650
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,260
    Flint, MI $51,790
    Ocala, FL $51,570

    Related occupations in Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,530
    Customer Service Representatives $37,720
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,730
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,660
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Punta Gorda, FL is $24.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.00 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 1.8% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $48,940 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,150.