Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $36,370 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $29,790
90th percentile $46,940
Employed locally 90
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,790
    25th
    $34,000
    50th (median)
    $36,370
    75th
    $38,300
    90th
    $46,940

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$34,390
    Customer Service Representatives$35,640
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,740
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southern South Carolina is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southern South Carolina is 28.3% 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 South Carolina?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $29,790 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,000.