Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,050 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $24,840
90th percentile $38,540
Employed locally 150
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,840
    25th
    $28,870
    50th (median)
    $36,050
    75th
    $38,540
    90th
    $38,540

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,510
    Customer Service Representatives $36,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,860
    Office Clerks, General $26,560
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $37,870
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $34,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southeast Alabama is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.16 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southeast Alabama is 28.9% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $24,840 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,870.