How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Alabama?
$38,960a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Alabama. That is $18.73 an hour or $3,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.73
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,850Median: $38,960Highest 10%: $56,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| 25th | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| Median | $38,960 | $18.73 | |
| 75th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| 90th | $56,420 | $27.13 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $47,390 |
| Auburn, AL | $47,120 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $44,070 |
| Huntsville, AL | $43,680 |
| Daphne, AL | $43,140 |
| Florence, AL | $42,210 |
| Dothan, AL | $40,450 |
| Mobile, AL | $40,220 |
| Montgomery, AL | $38,560 |
| Anniston, AL | $38,420 |
| Gadsden, AL | $38,050 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,910 |
| Decatur, AL | $36,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 45. Georgia | $42,790 |
| 46. West Virginia | $40,490 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,890 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,960 |
| 49. Louisiana | $38,550 |
| 50. Arkansas | $38,240 |
| 51. Mississippi | $34,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $18.73 ($38,960 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $38,960 against $53,040 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Alabama rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Alabama ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $47,390 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.