Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $103,110 +103.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.57
10th percentile $62,010
90th percentile $132,390
Employed locally 1,130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,010
    25th
    $88,130
    50th (median)
    $103,110
    75th
    $119,870
    90th
    $132,390

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 77% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 23% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110
    Anchorage, AK $81,440

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,420

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in San Francisco, CA is $49.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.80 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in San Francisco, CA is 103.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $62,010 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,130.