How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Charleston?
$39,460a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $18.97 an hour or $3,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.97
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 295 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,210Median: $39,460Highest 10%: $50,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| 25th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| Median | $39,460 | $18.97 | |
| 75th | $44,240 | $21.27 | |
| 90th | $50,680 | $24.37 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Washington, DC | $61,260 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $53,360 |
| Beckley, WV | $48,320 |
| Winchester, VA | $45,670 |
| Morgantown, WV | $43,010 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,880 |
| Wheeling, WV | $41,370 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $18.97 ($39,460 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $39,460 against $53,040 nationally, 26% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $40,490, so Charleston pays 3% less.
Where does Charleston rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
295 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,680 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.