Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $78,060 +53.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.53
10th percentile $53,280
90th percentile $94,030
Employed locally 160
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,280
    25th
    $61,200
    50th (median)
    $78,060
    75th
    $85,180
    90th
    $94,030

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 88% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 12% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,170
    Customer Service Representatives $47,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $55,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Stockton, CA is $37.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Stockton, CA is 53.9% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $53,280 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,200.