How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Columbus?
$62,490a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $30.04 an hour or $5,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.04
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,970Median: $62,490Highest 10%: $76,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 25th | $53,130 | $25.54 | |
| Median | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| 75th | $70,680 | $33.98 | |
| 90th | $76,810 | $36.93 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Akron, OH | $62,050 |
| Dayton, OH | $59,550 |
| Cleveland, OH | $59,440 |
| 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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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $30.04 ($62,490 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $62,490 against $53,040 nationally, 18% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $58,100, so Columbus pays 8% more.
Where does Columbus rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
60 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,810 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.