Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $44,790 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $37,570
90th percentile $51,030
Employed locally 210
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,570
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $44,790
    75th
    $49,670
    90th
    $51,030

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,470
    Office Clerks, General $36,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,520
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Tellers $37,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in South Nebraska is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in South Nebraska is 11.7% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,570 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.