How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Albany?
$61,670a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $29.65 an hour or $5,139 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.65
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,680Median: $61,670Highest 10%: $73,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $51,060 | $24.55 | |
| Median | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| 75th | $64,510 | $31.01 | |
| 90th | $73,520 | $35.35 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Syracuse, NY | $64,550 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,030 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $62,720 |
| New York, NY | $61,450 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,380 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,750 |
| Kingston, NY | $58,590 |
| Utica, NY | $45,260 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $29.65 ($61,670 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $61,670 against $53,040 nationally, 16% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $61,450, so Albany pays 0% more.
Where does Albany rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
71 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,520 or more.
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.