Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,000 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $59,920
Employed locally 270
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $46,000
    75th
    $49,020
    90th
    $59,920

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,670
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,400
    Customer Service Representatives$40,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,100
    Tellers$35,820
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in West Central Illinois is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in West Central Illinois is 9.3% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.