Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $61,050 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $38,320
90th percentile $64,520
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,320
    25th
    $50,450
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $61,050
    90th
    $64,520

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 79% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 21% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,360
    Minnesota $64,920
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    Ann Arbor, MI $59,740
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,100

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,920
    Customer Service Representatives$38,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Traverse City, MI is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Traverse City, MI is 20.3% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $38,320 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,450.