How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Albuquerque?
$52,290a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $25.14 an hour or $4,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.14
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,620Median: $52,290Highest 10%: $58,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| Median | $52,290 | $25.14 | |
| 75th | $57,810 | $27.79 | |
| 90th | $58,970 | $28.35 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $25.14 ($52,290 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $52,290 against $53,040 nationally, 1% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $49,060, so Albuquerque pays 7% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
153 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,970 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.