Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,830 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $41,840
90th percentile $74,880
Employed locally 160
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,840
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $49,830
    75th
    $60,040
    90th
    $74,880

    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-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,590
    Customer Service Representatives $36,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,060
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southeast-Central Idaho is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 1.8% 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-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $41,840 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.