Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $37,170 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $30,400
90th percentile $46,920
Employed locally 220
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,400
    25th
    $34,170
    50th (median)
    $37,170
    75th
    $45,190
    90th
    $46,920

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,710
    Customer Service Representatives$36,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,110
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,110
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwest Virginia is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwest Virginia is 26.7% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $30,400 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,170.