Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • West Virginia
Public Safety Telecommunicators in West Virginia earn a median salary of $38,765 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.6% vs the national median of $50,730. An estimated 1,250 public safety telecommunicators are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $28,930 to $44,780 depending on location.
$38,765
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$44,780
Highest paying metro
$28,930
Lowest paying metro
1,250
Employed in West Virginia
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Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | $44,780 | $37,070 | $48,740 | 160 |
| Weirton, WV-OH | $44,290 | $37,040 | $45,940 | 30 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $42,340 | $38,750 | $49,930 | 90 |
| Northwest Virginia | $41,510 | $38,690 | $45,980 | 130 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $40,270 | $34,000 | $48,640 | 180 |
| Beckley, WV | $39,520 | $31,840 | $46,920 | 40 |
| Northern West Virginia | $38,170 | $29,370 | $42,310 | 140 |
| Morgantown, WV | $37,500 | $36,230 | $43,850 | 50 |
| Southwest Virginia | $37,170 | $34,170 | $45,190 | 220 |
| Southern West Virginia | $31,930 | $28,910 | $36,910 | 160 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $28,930 | $28,930 | $29,020 | 50 |