Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $39,300 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $28,460
90th percentile $49,230
Employed locally 130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,460
    25th
    $39,300
    50th (median)
    $39,300
    75th
    $42,990
    90th
    $49,230

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,880
    Customer Service Representatives $35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,050
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwest Missouri is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwest Missouri is 22.5% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $28,460 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,300.