Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $79,040 +55.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.00
10th percentile $65,810
90th percentile $97,130
Employed locally 1,350
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,810
    25th
    $76,390
    50th (median)
    $79,040
    75th
    $90,690
    90th
    $97,130

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 70% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 30% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,930
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Washington $77,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $75,480
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,000

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $51,090
    Office Clerks, General $53,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $78,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $58,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $45,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Seattle, WA is $38.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.70 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Seattle, WA is 55.8% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $65,810 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,390.