How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Denver?
$68,620a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $32.99 an hour or $5,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.99
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,500Median: $68,620Highest 10%: $86,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,500 | $25.24 | |
| 25th | $64,320 | $30.92 | |
| Median | $68,620 | $32.99 | |
| 75th | $82,210 | $39.52 | |
| 90th | $86,680 | $41.67 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Fort Collins, CO | $72,880 |
| Boulder, CO | $70,240 |
| Greeley, CO | $63,520 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,160 |
| Pueblo, CO | $57,710 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $79,120 |
| Desktop Publisher | $77,740 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $68,020 |
| Meter Reader | $67,090 |
| Production | $65,080 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $64,760 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $61,570 |
| Financial Clerk | $61,090 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $60,940 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $60,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $32.99 ($68,620 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $68,620 against $53,040 nationally, 29% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $63,520, so Denver pays 8% more.
Where does Denver rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
32 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,680 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.