Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Sussex Delaware

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,540 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $40,540
90th percentile $58,280
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,540
    25th
    $41,350
    50th (median)
    $46,540
    75th
    $53,100
    90th
    $58,280

    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

    Related occupations in Sussex Delaware

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,580
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,970
    Customer Service Representatives $42,830
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,320
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Sussex Delaware?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Sussex Delaware is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

    Is Sussex Delaware above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Sussex Delaware is 8.3% 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 Sussex Delaware?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $40,540 per year in Sussex Delaware. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,350.