Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $64,210 +26.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.87
10th percentile $54,720
90th percentile $77,540
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,720
    25th
    $59,560
    50th (median)
    $64,210
    75th
    $72,360
    90th
    $77,540

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 72% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 28% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,360
    Mankato, MN $70,190
    Duluth, MN-WI $64,010
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $58,560
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $57,640
    St. Cloud, MN $56,290

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,080
    Office Clerks, General$48,450
    Customer Service Representatives$47,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Rochester, MN is $30.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Rochester, MN is 26.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $54,720 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,560.