Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,820 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $76,380
Employed locally 120
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $39,870
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $65,840
    90th
    $76,380

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 69% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 31% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,490
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,170
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,130
    Customer Service Representatives $43,130
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Visalia, CA is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Visalia, CA is 5.7% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,870.