Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $29,400 -42% vs national
Median hourly $14.13
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $34,570
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $24,680
    50th (median)
    $29,400
    75th
    $30,640
    90th
    $34,570

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 105% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 5% above 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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $77,130
    Springfield, IL $64,790
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $60,480
    Colorado Springs, CO $59,160
    Springfield, OH $58,990
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $58,980

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$25,630
    Office Clerks, General$24,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$41,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$25,690
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$35,890
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$28,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in San Juan, PR is $14.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in San Juan, PR is 42% below 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 Juan?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,680.