Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $44,840 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $30,520
90th percentile $65,260
Employed locally 250
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,520
    25th
    $37,040
    50th (median)
    $44,840
    75th
    $59,240
    90th
    $65,260

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,110
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,400
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southern Ohio is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southern Ohio is 11.6% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $30,520 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,040.