Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $55,230 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.55
10th percentile $50,890
90th percentile $67,670
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,890
    25th
    $51,880
    50th (median)
    $55,230
    75th
    $64,370
    90th
    $67,670

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,320
    Customer Service Representatives $40,470
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $35,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwest Colorado is $26.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwest Colorado is 8.9% above 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $50,890 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,880.