How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Charlottesville?
$45,320a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $21.79 an hour or $3,777 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.79
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 257 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,320Median: $45,320Highest 10%: $59,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $40,810 | $19.62 | |
| Median | $45,320 | $21.79 | |
| 75th | $50,690 | $24.37 | |
| 90th | $59,470 | $28.59 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Washington, DC | $61,260 |
| Richmond, VA | $53,390 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,020 |
| Roanoke, VA | $48,470 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $47,140 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $46,380 |
| Winchester, VA | $45,670 |
| Kingsport, TN | $44,630 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $21.79 ($45,320 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $45,320 against $53,040 nationally, 15% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $50,490, so Charlottesville pays 10% less.
Where does Charlottesville rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
257 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,470 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.