Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $41,150 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.79
10th percentile $32,280
90th percentile $48,500
Employed locally 60
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,280
    25th
    $33,540
    50th (median)
    $41,150
    75th
    $41,150
    90th
    $48,500

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 65% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,670
    Midland, TX $59,470
    Amarillo, TX $55,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,330
    Sherman-Denison, TX $49,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,170

    Related occupations in Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,140
    Office Clerks, General$33,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Wichita Falls, TX is $19.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 18.9% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $32,280 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,540.