Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $87,220 +71.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.93
10th percentile $55,720
90th percentile $98,160
Employed locally 170
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,720
    25th
    $68,680
    50th (median)
    $87,220
    75th
    $97,070
    90th
    $98,160

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 87% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 13% 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
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110
    Anchorage, AK $81,440

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    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
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,420

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $54,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $75,010
    Customer Service Representatives $48,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $60,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Vallejo, CA is $41.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Vallejo, CA is 71.9% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $55,720 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,680.