Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $76,350 +50.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.71
10th percentile $53,170
90th percentile $93,210
Employed locally 850
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,170
    25th
    $62,560
    50th (median)
    $76,350
    75th
    $83,360
    90th
    $93,210

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 89% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 11% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,650
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,150
    Customer Service Representatives $45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Riverside, CA is $36.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Riverside, CA is 50.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $53,170 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,560.