Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,780 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.12
10th percentile $30,340
90th percentile $47,660
Employed locally 420
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,340
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $39,780
    75th
    $44,510
    90th
    $47,660

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,550
    Customer Service Representatives $36,880
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,710
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,600
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Western North Carolina is $19.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.53 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Western North Carolina is 21.6% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $30,340 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.