How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Kansas?
$45,110a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Kansas. That is $21.69 an hour or $3,759 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.69
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,930Median: $45,110Highest 10%: $58,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,930 | $16.79 | |
| 25th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $45,110 | $21.69 | |
| 75th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 90th | $58,960 | $28.35 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $51,940 |
| Manhattan, KS | $51,640 |
| Topeka, KS | $48,510 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $46,750 |
| Wichita, KS | $45,750 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 40. North Carolina | $46,550 |
| 41. Tennessee | $46,390 |
| 42. Kentucky | $45,670 |
| 43. Kansas | $45,110 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,540 |
| 45. Georgia | $42,790 |
| 46. West Virginia | $40,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $21.69 ($45,110 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $45,110 against $53,040 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kansas rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Kansas ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $51,940 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.