How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Bellingham?
$76,340a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $36.70 an hour or $6,362 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.70
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,700Median: $76,340Highest 10%: $76,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| 25th | $64,470 | $31.00 | |
| Median | $76,340 | $36.70 | |
| 75th | $76,340 | $36.70 | |
| 90th | $76,340 | $36.70 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Olympia, WA | $89,090 |
| Portland, OR | $81,160 |
| Seattle, WA | $80,180 |
| Kennewick, WA | $78,030 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,640 |
| Yakima, WA | $63,240 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Bellingham?
The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $36.70 ($76,340 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Bellingham than the national average?
Yes: $76,340 against $53,040 nationally, 44% more.
How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,850, so Bellingham pays 3% less.
Where does Bellingham rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
24 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,340 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.