Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Western Washington

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

Median annual salary $65,790 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $48,620
90th percentile $69,380
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,620
    25th
    $54,790
    50th (median)
    $65,790
    75th
    $69,380
    90th
    $69,380

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,430
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,220
    Customer Service Representatives $45,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Western Washington is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Western Washington is 29.7% above 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $48,620 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,790.