How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Fort Wayne?
$59,460a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.59
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,000Median: $59,460Highest 10%: $64,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| 25th | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| Median | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| 75th | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| 90th | $64,430 | $30.98 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Chicago, IL | $66,980 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Evansville, IN | $54,040 |
| Lafayette, IN | $51,980 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,860 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $48,890 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,170 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $45,450 |
| Bloomington, IN | $40,800 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Fort Wayne?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $28.59 ($59,460 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?
Yes: $59,460 against $53,040 nationally, 12% more.
How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $49,050, so Fort Wayne pays 21% more.
Where does Fort Wayne rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
91 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,430 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.