Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,960 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $56,600
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $32,870
    50th (median)
    $42,960
    75th
    $49,800
    90th
    $56,600

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,510
    Customer Service Representatives$37,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,720
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.75 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 15.3% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,870.