Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $57,310 +13% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $46,000
90th percentile $72,400
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,000
    25th
    $55,620
    50th (median)
    $57,310
    75th
    $65,170
    90th
    $72,400

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,150
    Customer Service Representatives $43,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,020
    Tellers $38,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwest Minnesota is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwest Minnesota is 13% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $46,000 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,620.