How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Dothan?
$40,450a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Dothan, AL metro area. That is $19.45 an hour or $3,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.45
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 287 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,370Median: $40,450Highest 10%: $55,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,370 | $14.60 | |
| 25th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| Median | $40,450 | $19.45 | |
| 75th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 90th | $55,360 | $26.62 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Birmingham, AL | $47,390 |
| Auburn, AL | $47,120 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $44,070 |
| Huntsville, AL | $43,680 |
| Daphne, AL | $43,140 |
| Florence, AL | $42,210 |
| Mobile, AL | $40,220 |
| Montgomery, AL | $38,560 |
| Anniston, AL | $38,420 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Dothan, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Dothan?
The median hourly pay in the Dothan, AL metro area is $19.45 ($40,450 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Dothan than the national average?
No: $40,450 against $53,040 nationally, 24% less.
How does Dothan compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $38,960, so Dothan pays 4% more.
Where does Dothan rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
287 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Dothan?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,360 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.