Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $45,490 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $38,010
90th percentile $60,710
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,010
    25th
    $43,030
    50th (median)
    $45,490
    75th
    $49,710
    90th
    $60,710

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,860

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,100
    Customer Service Representatives$37,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,620
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,310
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Staunton, VA is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Staunton, VA is 10.3% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $38,010 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,030.