Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $61,230 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.44
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $70,760
Employed locally 460
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $52,840
    50th (median)
    $61,230
    75th
    $65,060
    90th
    $70,760

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 82% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 18% 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
    Albany, OR $65,770
    Ithaca, NY $64,330
    Syracuse, NY $62,680
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,620
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,440

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,140
    Office Clerks, General $41,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Rochester, NY is $29.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Rochester, NY is 20.7% 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 $46,380 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,840.