Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $32,440 -36.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.60
10th percentile $28,660
90th percentile $50,510
Employed locally 270
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,660
    25th
    $29,590
    50th (median)
    $32,440
    75th
    $37,140
    90th
    $50,510

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,050
    Customer Service Representatives $35,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $34,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $54,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,360
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in South Georgia is $15.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in South Georgia is 36.1% below 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $28,660 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,590.