Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $43,900 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.11
10th percentile $32,810
90th percentile $55,840
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,810
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $43,900
    75th
    $49,630
    90th
    $55,840

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,670
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Amarillo, TX $55,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,330
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,170

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,530
    Office Clerks, General $36,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,620
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,120
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Waco, TX is $21.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Waco, TX is 13.5% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $32,810 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.