Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $48,490 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $40,900
90th percentile $62,090
Employed locally 330
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,900
    25th
    $43,930
    50th (median)
    $48,490
    75th
    $51,090
    90th
    $62,090

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 50% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 50% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    Anchorage, AK $81,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $60,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,860
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $54,270

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$41,020
    Office Clerks, General$39,810
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,990
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,170
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Raleigh, NC is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Raleigh, NC is 4.4% below 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,900 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,930.