Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,690 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $59,740
Employed locally 270
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $38,510
    50th (median)
    $45,690
    75th
    $50,980
    90th
    $59,740

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,620
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,740
    Customer Service Representatives $41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,560
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southern Indiana is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.18 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southern Indiana is 9.9% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,510.