Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $80,810 +59.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.85
10th percentile $46,710
90th percentile $96,100
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,710
    25th
    $62,530
    50th (median)
    $80,810
    75th
    $91,790
    90th
    $96,100

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 84% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 16% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Santa Maria, CA is $38.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.55 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 59.3% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,710 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,530.