How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Atlanta?
$49,170a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.64 an hour or $4,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.64
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 195 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,510Median: $49,170Highest 10%: $62,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,510 | $19.48 | |
| 25th | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| Median | $49,170 | $23.64 | |
| 75th | $51,340 | $24.68 | |
| 90th | $62,660 | $30.13 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Dalton, GA | $49,720 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $48,600 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,420 |
| Augusta, GA | $45,650 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,220 |
| Gainesville, GA | $43,070 |
| Valdosta, GA | $39,400 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,910 |
| Macon, GA | $37,290 |
| Albany, GA | $33,470 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.64 ($49,170 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $49,170 against $53,040 nationally, 7% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $42,790, so Atlanta pays 15% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
195 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,660 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.