Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $125,310 +147% vs national
Median hourly $60.25
10th percentile $72,270
90th percentile $140,650
Employed locally 420
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,270
    25th
    $100,380
    50th (median)
    $125,310
    75th
    $137,160
    90th
    $140,650

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 80% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Anchorage, AK $81,440

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,420

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in San Jose, CA is $60.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in San Jose, CA is 147% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $72,270 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,380.