How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Florida?
$50,170a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Florida. That is $24.12 an hour or $4,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.12
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,060Median: $50,170Highest 10%: $77,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| 75th | $61,270 | $29.46 | |
| 90th | $77,820 | $37.41 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $63,350 |
| North Port, FL | $60,060 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $58,980 |
| Miami, FL | $57,110 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $53,180 |
| Tampa, FL | $53,040 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $52,700 |
| Lakeland, FL | $51,870 |
| Gainesville, FL | $51,260 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $51,110 |
| Sebring, FL | $49,930 |
| Deltona, FL | $49,780 |
| Orlando, FL | $49,730 |
| Crestview, FL | $48,990 |
| Pensacola, FL | $48,860 |
| Ocala, FL | $48,050 |
| Panama City, FL | $48,050 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $45,990 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $45,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 29. Wyoming | $50,600 |
| 30. Virginia | $50,490 |
| 31. Nebraska | $50,270 |
| 32. Florida | $50,170 |
| 33. Texas | $50,040 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $49,890 |
| 35. New Mexico | $49,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $24.12 ($50,170 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $50,170 against $53,040 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Florida rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Florida ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $63,350 a year.
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.