How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Colorado?
$63,520a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Colorado. That is $30.54 an hour or $5,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.54
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,250Median: $63,520Highest 10%: $83,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 25th | $57,710 | $27.75 | |
| Median | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| 75th | $75,790 | $36.44 | |
| 90th | $83,750 | $40.26 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $72,880 |
| Boulder, CO | $70,240 |
| Denver, CO | $68,620 |
| Greeley, CO | $63,520 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,160 |
| Pueblo, CO | $57,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 3. Oregon | $71,980 |
| 4. Alaska | $66,660 |
| 5. Minnesota | $66,550 |
| 6. Colorado | $63,520 |
| 7. Connecticut | $62,410 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $61,720 |
| 9. New York | $61,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.54 ($63,520 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $63,520 against $53,040 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Colorado rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Colorado ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $72,880 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.