Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $57,960 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $75,950
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $50,290
    50th (median)
    $57,960
    75th
    $62,190
    90th
    $75,950

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 87% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 13% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Kankakee, IL $68,370
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,030
    Springfield, IL $64,790

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,960
    Customer Service Representatives$40,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,610
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Rockford, IL is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Rockford, IL is 14.3% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,290.