How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Eugene?
$75,740a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $36.41 an hour or $6,312 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.41
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,240Median: $75,740Highest 10%: $82,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,240 | $28.96 | |
| 25th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| Median | $75,740 | $36.41 | |
| 75th | $82,590 | $39.71 | |
| 90th | $82,590 | $39.71 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Portland, OR | $81,160 |
| Medford, OR | $80,620 |
| Salem, OR | $78,950 |
| Albany, OR | $68,280 |
| Bend, OR | $66,040 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $36.41 ($75,740 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $75,740 against $53,040 nationally, 43% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $71,980, so Eugene pays 5% more.
Where does Eugene rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
25 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,590 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.