How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Dover?
$53,490a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $25.72 an hour or $4,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.72
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,150Median: $53,490Highest 10%: $77,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 25th | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| Median | $53,490 | $25.72 | |
| 75th | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| 90th | $77,160 | $37.10 |
Other cities in Delaware
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Dover, DEFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Dover?
The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $25.72 ($53,490 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Dover than the national average?
Yes: $53,490 against $53,040 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?
The median in Delaware is $53,140, so Dover pays 1% more.
Where does Dover rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
137 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Dover?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,160 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.