Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Washington
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Washington earn a median salary of $67,940 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +33.9% vs the national median of $50,730. An estimated 3,520 public safety telecommunicators are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $50,270 to $80,930 depending on location.
$67,940
Avg median salary in Washington
$80,930
Highest paying metro
$50,270
Lowest paying metro
3,520
Employed in Washington
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Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | $80,930 | $71,140 | $86,510 | 100 |
| Seattle, WA | $79,040 | $76,390 | $90,690 | 1,350 |
| Kennewick, WA | $75,480 | $63,180 | $79,570 | 60 |
| Spokane, WA | $73,000 | $59,240 | $77,950 | 380 |
| Bellingham, WA | $69,690 | $69,690 | $76,650 | 70 |
| Western Washington | $65,790 | $54,790 | $69,380 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $62,660 | $62,660 | $74,580 | 40 |
| Yakima, WA | $61,680 | $53,930 | $69,910 | 90 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,860 | $52,160 | $72,860 | 1,230 |
| Eastern Washington | $50,270 | $48,630 | $57,700 | 100 |