Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $35,110 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.88
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $45,000
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $31,270
    50th (median)
    $35,110
    75th
    $39,600
    90th
    $45,000

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 64% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 36% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $56,600
    Gainesville, FL $49,770
    Michigan $49,320
    Logan, UT-ID $48,380
    Dalton, GA $48,280
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,240

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $34,060
    Office Clerks, General $35,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Valdosta, GA is $16.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Valdosta, GA is 30.8% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,270.