Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $87,870 +73.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.24
10th percentile $67,850
90th percentile $98,880
Employed locally 70
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,850
    25th
    $76,510
    50th (median)
    $87,870
    75th
    $98,880
    90th
    $98,880

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 94% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 6% 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
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51,960
    Customer Service Representatives$44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $42.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 73.2% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $67,850 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,510.