Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $55,980 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.91
10th percentile $48,490
90th percentile $66,460
Employed locally 100
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,490
    25th
    $50,040
    50th (median)
    $55,980
    75th
    $64,390
    90th
    $66,460

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,120
    Customer Service Representatives $44,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,810
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,980
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Western Wisconsin is $26.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Western Wisconsin is 10.3% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $48,490 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,040.