Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Virginia earn a median salary of $42,968 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.3% vs the national median of $50,730. An estimated 3,270 public safety telecommunicators are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $31,930 to $51,650 depending on location.
$42,968
Avg median salary in Virginia
$51,650
Highest paying metro
$31,930
Lowest paying metro
3,270
Employed in Virginia
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Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $51,650 | $47,360 | $59,270 | 440 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $49,630 | $47,150 | $59,170 | 480 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $47,840 | $39,380 | $47,840 | 50 |
| Roanoke, VA | $47,070 | $40,830 | $48,840 | 150 |
| Staunton, VA | $45,490 | $43,030 | $49,710 | 40 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $45,410 | $38,910 | $45,500 | 60 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $45,330 | $39,280 | $46,970 | 110 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $45,180 | $40,070 | $45,180 | 70 |
| Northwest Virginia | $41,510 | $38,690 | $45,980 | 130 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $41,380 | $39,620 | $48,090 | 70 |
| Southside Virginia | $40,630 | $37,300 | $46,850 | 170 |
| Northeast Virginia | $40,450 | $36,160 | $45,980 | 120 |
| West Virginia | $38,650 | $33,090 | $45,410 | 860 |
| Northern West Virginia | $38,170 | $29,370 | $42,310 | 140 |
| Southwest Virginia | $37,170 | $34,170 | $45,190 | 220 |
| Southern West Virginia | $31,930 | $28,910 | $36,910 | 160 |