Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $64,790 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $40,270
90th percentile $85,950
Employed locally 130
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,270
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $64,790
    75th
    $85,950
    90th
    $85,950

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 87% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 13% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Kankakee, IL $68,370
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,030
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,380

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,850
    Customer Service Representatives $38,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,990
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Springfield, IL is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Springfield, IL is 27.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,270 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.