How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Georgia?
$42,790a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Georgia. That is $20.57 an hour or $3,566 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.57
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,820Median: $42,790Highest 10%: $59,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,820 | $15.30 | |
| 25th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| Median | $42,790 | $20.57 | |
| 75th | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| 90th | $59,760 | $28.73 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dalton, GA | $49,720 |
| Atlanta, GA | $49,170 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $48,600 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,420 |
| Augusta, GA | $45,650 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,220 |
| Gainesville, GA | $43,070 |
| Brunswick, GA | $40,560 |
| Valdosta, GA | $39,400 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,910 |
| Macon, GA | $37,290 |
| Albany, GA | $33,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 42. Kentucky | $45,670 |
| 43. Kansas | $45,110 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,540 |
| 45. Georgia | $42,790 |
| 46. West Virginia | $40,490 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,890 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $20.57 ($42,790 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $42,790 against $53,040 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Georgia rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Georgia ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Dalton, GA, with a median of $49,720 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.