How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Lafayette?
$51,980a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $24.99 an hour or $4,332 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.99
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 157 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,540Median: $51,980Highest 10%: $58,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| 75th | $58,770 | $28.25 | |
| 90th | $58,770 | $28.25 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Chicago, IL | $66,980 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,460 |
| Evansville, IN | $54,040 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,860 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $48,890 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,170 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $45,450 |
| Bloomington, IN | $40,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $24.99 ($51,980 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $51,980 against $53,040 nationally, 2% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $49,050, so Lafayette pays 6% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
157 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,770 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.