Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $78,610 +55% vs national
Median hourly $37.80
10th percentile $54,080
90th percentile $97,510
Employed locally 670
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,080
    25th
    $66,210
    50th (median)
    $78,610
    75th
    $87,870
    90th
    $97,510

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 84% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 16% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,000
    Customer Service Representatives $47,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,280
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $56,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Sacramento, CA is $37.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Sacramento, CA is 55% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $54,080 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,210.