Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Public Safety Telecommunicators in South Dakota earn a median salary of $48,290 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.8% vs the national median of $50,730. An estimated 450 public safety telecommunicators are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $43,180 to $58,560 depending on location.
$48,290
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$58,560
Highest paying metro
$43,180
Lowest paying metro
450
Employed in South Dakota
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Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $58,560 | $54,140 | $74,860 | 50 |
| Rapid City, SD | $45,940 | $37,630 | $46,910 | 60 |
| East South Dakota | $45,480 | $41,840 | $47,420 | 220 |
| West South Dakota | $43,180 | $36,520 | $45,180 | 120 |