Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $49,410 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.76
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $65,540
Employed locally 1,020
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $43,530
    50th (median)
    $49,410
    75th
    $61,220
    90th
    $65,540

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 63% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 37% 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
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $77,930
    Modesto, CA $66,450
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,660
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,390
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,960

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,250
    Office Clerks, General $43,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,930
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in St. Louis, MO-IL is $23.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.61 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 2.6% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,530.