Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $49,120 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $75,540
Employed locally 250
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $41,460
    50th (median)
    $49,120
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $75,540

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,850
    Customer Service Representatives $38,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,780
    Tellers $36,630
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in South Illinois is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in South Illinois is 3.2% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,460.