How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Bend?
$66,040a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,800Median: $66,040Highest 10%: $83,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| 25th | $61,940 | $29.78 | |
| Median | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $83,190 | $40.00 | |
| 90th | $83,190 | $40.00 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Portland, OR | $81,160 |
| Medford, OR | $80,620 |
| Salem, OR | $78,950 |
| Eugene, OR | $75,740 |
| Albany, OR | $68,280 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $76,010 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $69,360 |
| Court | $61,690 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $59,930 |
| Production | $59,320 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $58,470 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $58,420 |
| Billing and Posting Clerk | $56,100 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $55,660 |
| Bookkeeping | $54,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $31.75 ($66,040 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $66,040 against $53,040 nationally, 25% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $71,980, so Bend pays 8% less.
Where does Bend rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
37 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,190 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.