How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Helena?
$53,540a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $25.74 an hour or $4,462 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.74
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,910Median: $53,540Highest 10%: $63,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,910 | $23.03 | |
| 25th | $49,130 | $23.62 | |
| Median | $53,540 | $25.74 | |
| 75th | $63,000 | $30.29 | |
| 90th | $63,000 | $30.29 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Billings, MT | $56,130 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $25.74 ($53,540 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Helena than the national average?
Yes: $53,540 against $53,040 nationally, 1% more.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $47,640, so Helena pays 12% more.
Where does Helena rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
136 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,000 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.