Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $47,440 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $40,480
90th percentile $59,920
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,480
    25th
    $41,910
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $50,410
    90th
    $59,920

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,090
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31,910
    Customer Service Representatives$45,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwest Montana is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwest Montana is 6.5% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,480 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,910.