Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $40,140 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $58,200
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $40,140
    50th (median)
    $40,140
    75th
    $48,410
    90th
    $58,200

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 64% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 36% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,620
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,980
    Wisconsin $54,340
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,650
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,440

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,220
    Office Clerks, General $37,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,180
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Spartanburg, SC is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.68 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Spartanburg, SC is 20.9% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,140.