Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $58,560 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.16
10th percentile $47,700
90th percentile $74,860
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,700
    25th
    $54,140
    50th (median)
    $58,560
    75th
    $74,860
    90th
    $74,860

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 72% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 28% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $50,170
    Rapid City, SD $45,940
    Gadsden, AL $36,380

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,760
    Bill and Account Collectors $46,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $28.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.06 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 15.4% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $47,700 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,140.