Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $47,520 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $59,920
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $45,380
    50th (median)
    $47,520
    75th
    $50,140
    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,710
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,270
    Customer Service Representatives $41,530
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in West Montana is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in West Montana is 6.3% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,380.