How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Cleveland?
$59,440a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $28.58 an hour or $4,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.58
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,020Median: $59,440Highest 10%: $65,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 25th | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| Median | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| 75th | $64,170 | $30.85 | |
| 90th | $65,110 | $31.30 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Columbus, OH | $62,490 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Akron, OH | $62,050 |
| Dayton, OH | $59,550 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,900 |
| Sandusky, OH | $57,680 |
| Springfield, OH | $57,650 |
| Youngstown, OH | $52,670 |
| Mansfield, OH | $52,290 |
| Canton, OH | $48,430 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,880 |
| Wheeling, WV | $41,370 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $28.58 ($59,440 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $59,440 against $53,040 nationally, 12% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $58,100, so Cleveland pays 2% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
92 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,110 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.