Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $61,810 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $45,190
90th percentile $85,260
Employed locally 180
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,190
    25th
    $50,730
    50th (median)
    $61,810
    75th
    $79,680
    90th
    $85,260

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 73% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 27% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,720
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $66,990
    Jacksonville, FL $51,110
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $44,290
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $43,740
    Greenville, NC $43,450

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,580
    Office Clerks, General $46,260
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Reno, NV is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Reno, NV is 21.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $45,190 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,730.