Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $51,650 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.83
10th percentile $41,900
90th percentile $61,490
Employed locally 440
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,900
    25th
    $47,360
    50th (median)
    $51,650
    75th
    $59,270
    90th
    $61,490

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,860

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,480
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Richmond, VA is $24.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $41,900 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,360.