How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Jackson?
$35,790a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $17.21 an hour or $2,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.21
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among cities
- 309 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,850Median: $35,790Highest 10%: $48,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,850 | $10.99 | |
| 25th | $30,240 | $14.54 | |
| Median | $35,790 | $17.21 | |
| 75th | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| 90th | $48,120 | $23.13 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Memphis, TN | $53,820 |
| Gulfport, MS | $35,770 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $17.21 ($35,790 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $35,790 against $53,040 nationally, 33% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $34,510, so Jackson pays 4% more.
Where does Jackson rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
309 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,120 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.