Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $45,910 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $33,830
90th percentile $68,700
Employed locally 90
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,830
    25th
    $39,120
    50th (median)
    $45,910
    75th
    $55,880
    90th
    $68,700

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 73% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 27% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $61,520
    Port St. Lucie, FL $54,330
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $52,650
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,260
    Flint, MI $51,790
    Punta Gorda, FL $51,640

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,060
    Customer Service Representatives $36,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,690
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $38,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Tallahassee, FL is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Tallahassee, FL is 9.5% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $33,830 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,120.