How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Kentucky?
$45,670a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Kentucky. That is $21.96 an hour or $3,806 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.96
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,770Median: $45,670Highest 10%: $59,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,770 | $14.31 | |
| 25th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $45,670 | $21.96 | |
| 75th | $54,390 | $26.15 | |
| 90th | $59,060 | $28.39 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Lexington, KY | $51,670 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,860 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,930 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $45,570 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,880 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $40,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 39. Missouri | $46,990 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.96 ($45,670 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $45,670 against $53,040 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $62,260 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.