Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $73,000 +43.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.10
10th percentile $51,180
90th percentile $78,050
Employed locally 380
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,180
    25th
    $59,240
    50th (median)
    $73,000
    75th
    $77,950
    90th
    $78,050

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 100% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 0% above 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,930
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,720
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Washington $77,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $75,480

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,290
    Customer Service Representatives$45,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Spokane, WA is $35.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Spokane, WA is 43.9% above 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $51,180 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,240.