Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • South Carolina
Public Safety Telecommunicators in South Carolina earn a median salary of $39,465 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.2% vs the national median of $50,730. An estimated 1,240 public safety telecommunicators are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $31,570 to $47,630 depending on location.
$39,465
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$47,630
Highest paying metro
$31,570
Lowest paying metro
1,240
Employed in South Carolina
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inPublic Safety Telecommunicators salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $47,630 | $44,120 | $52,940 | 250 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $44,700 | $36,610 | $50,750 | 50 |
| Greenville, SC | $42,860 | $37,160 | $47,180 | 210 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $41,340 | $41,340 | $49,160 | 100 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $40,140 | $40,140 | $48,410 | 50 |
| Columbia, SC | $39,740 | $36,380 | $46,680 | 180 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $36,720 | $34,100 | $39,700 | 100 |
| Southern South Carolina | $36,370 | $34,000 | $38,300 | 90 |
| Florence, SC | $33,580 | $32,780 | $39,870 | 100 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $31,570 | $28,710 | $37,770 | 110 |