How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Indiana?
$49,050a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Indiana. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.58
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,730Median: $49,050Highest 10%: $63,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| 25th | $44,400 | $21.35 | |
| Median | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 75th | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| 90th | $63,660 | $30.61 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $66,980 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,460 |
| Evansville, IN | $54,040 |
| Lafayette, IN | $51,980 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,860 |
| Elkhart, IN | $49,610 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $48,890 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,170 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $45,450 |
| Bloomington, IN | $40,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 33. Texas | $50,040 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $49,890 |
| 35. New Mexico | $49,060 |
| 36. Indiana | $49,050 |
| 37. South Dakota | $47,900 |
| 38. Montana | $47,640 |
| 39. Missouri | $46,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.58 ($49,050 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $49,050 against $53,040 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Indiana rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Indiana ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $66,980 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.