Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $47,040 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $32,090
90th percentile $61,110
Employed locally 170
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,090
    25th
    $39,870
    50th (median)
    $47,040
    75th
    $57,410
    90th
    $61,110

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 78% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 22% 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
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110
    California $78,210
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,000
    Salem, OR $71,870

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,300
    Office Clerks, General$31,520
    Customer Service Representatives$36,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 7.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $32,090 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,870.