Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,440 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.73
10th percentile $46,480
90th percentile $64,300
Employed locally 130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,480
    25th
    $48,380
    50th (median)
    $51,440
    75th
    $60,740
    90th
    $64,300

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,020
    Customer Service Representatives $42,690
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in South Central Wisconsin is $24.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in South Central Wisconsin is 1.4% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,480 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,380.