How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Dalton?
$49,720a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.90
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 189 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,840Median: $49,720Highest 10%: $61,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| 75th | $61,410 | $29.52 | |
| 90th | $61,410 | $29.52 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Atlanta, GA | $49,170 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $48,600 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,420 |
| Augusta, GA | $45,650 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,220 |
| Gainesville, GA | $43,070 |
| Valdosta, GA | $39,400 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,910 |
| Macon, GA | $37,290 |
| Albany, GA | $33,470 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Dalton?
The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $23.90 ($49,720 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Dalton than the national average?
No: $49,720 against $53,040 nationally, 6% less.
How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $42,790, so Dalton pays 16% more.
Where does Dalton rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
189 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,410 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.