How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Anchorage?
$83,870a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $40.32 an hour or $6,989 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.32
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,340Median: $83,870Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| Median | $83,870 | $40.32 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.53 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.53 |
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Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AKFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $40.32 ($83,870 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $83,870 against $53,040 nationally, 58% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $66,660, so Anchorage pays 26% more.
Where does Anchorage rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
8 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,000 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.