Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $46,200 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $46,950
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $40,090
    50th (median)
    $46,200
    75th
    $46,920
    90th
    $46,950

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 68% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 32% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,420
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,780
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $57,640
    Manhattan, KS $51,640
    Jacksonville, FL $51,110
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,240

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,140
    Customer Service Representatives $39,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Topeka, KS is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Topeka, KS is 8.9% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,090.