Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $47,800 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $59,860
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $45,320
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $53,750
    90th
    $59,860

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,860
    Customer Service Representatives$38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,370
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southern Michigan is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southern Michigan is 5.8% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,320.