Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $67,090 +32.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.25
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $84,260
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $52,740
    50th (median)
    $67,090
    75th
    $81,730
    90th
    $84,260

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 93% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 7% 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 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

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,310
    Customer Service Representatives $43,680
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Redding, CA is $32.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Redding, CA is 32.2% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,740.