Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $71,870 +41.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.55
10th percentile $53,950
90th percentile $98,640
Employed locally 150
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,950
    25th
    $55,820
    50th (median)
    $71,870
    75th
    $87,590
    90th
    $98,640

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 95% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 5% 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
    Anchorage, AK $81,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    California $78,210
    Medford, OR $77,990
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $77,130
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $73,000

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Customer Service Representatives $46,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Salem, OR is $34.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Salem, OR is 41.7% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $53,950 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,820.