Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $32,750 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.74
10th percentile $26,940
90th percentile $44,880
Employed locally 160
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,940
    25th
    $28,770
    50th (median)
    $32,750
    75th
    $35,800
    90th
    $44,880

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,360
    Office Clerks, General $28,080
    Customer Service Representatives $34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwest Louisiana is $15.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwest Louisiana is 35.4% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $26,940 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,770.