Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $83,110 +63.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.96
10th percentile $48,990
90th percentile $98,180
Employed locally 160
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,990
    25th
    $66,170
    50th (median)
    $83,110
    75th
    $98,180
    90th
    $98,180

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 81% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 19% 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
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,420

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $49,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,370
    Customer Service Representatives $48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $45,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Santa Rosa, CA is $39.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 63.8% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $48,990 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,170.