How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Dallas?
$58,280a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $28.02 an hour or $4,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.02
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,020Median: $58,280Highest 10%: $72,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 25th | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| Median | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| 75th | $63,610 | $30.58 | |
| 90th | $72,890 | $35.04 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Austin, TX | $61,790 |
| Amarillo, TX | $57,970 |
| Abilene, TX | $51,480 |
| Houston, TX | $50,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,040 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50,030 |
| Beaumont, TX | $49,790 |
| Killeen, TX | $48,750 |
| Tyler, TX | $48,710 |
| Waco, TX | $47,170 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,860 |
| College Station, TX | $46,580 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $46,260 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $46,220 |
| Longview, TX | $44,930 |
| Laredo, TX | $41,390 |
| Texarkana, TX | $40,220 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,060 |
| Brownsville, TX | $37,020 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $28.02 ($58,280 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $58,280 against $53,040 nationally, 10% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $50,040, so Dallas pays 16% more.
Where does Dallas rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
105 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,890 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.