Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,890 -37.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.33
10th percentile $24,040
90th percentile $38,980
Employed locally 130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,040
    25th
    $26,550
    50th (median)
    $31,890
    75th
    $37,080
    90th
    $38,980

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,030
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $37,210
    Customer Service Representatives $37,040
    Office Clerks, General $27,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,490
    Tellers $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwest Alabama is $15.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.30 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwest Alabama is 37.1% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $24,040 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,550.