How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in California?
$80,120a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in California. That is $38.52 an hour or $6,677 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.52
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,350Median: $80,120Highest 10%: $108,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| 25th | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| Median | $80,120 | $38.52 | |
| 75th | $96,660 | $46.47 | |
| 90th | $108,700 | $52.24 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $113,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $104,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $90,930 |
| Vallejo, CA | $87,250 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $85,950 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $84,410 |
| Oxnard, CA | $83,840 |
| Napa, CA | $82,830 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $81,990 |
| Stockton, CA | $80,690 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,950 |
| Riverside, CA | $77,260 |
| Redding, CA | $74,570 |
| Yuba City, CA | $66,420 |
| Merced, CA | $64,570 |
| Hanford, CA | $64,550 |
| Chico, CA | $63,440 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $63,240 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,870 |
| El Centro, CA | $58,560 |
| Visalia, CA | $49,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 1. California | $80,120 |
| 2. Washington | $78,850 |
| 3. Oregon | $71,980 |
| 4. Alaska | $66,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.52 ($80,120 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $80,120 against $53,040 nationally, 51% more.
Where does California rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $113,800 a year.
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.