How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Lancaster?
$46,970a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $22.58 an hour or $3,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.58
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 229 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,580Median: $46,970Highest 10%: $64,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,580 | $21.91 | |
| 25th | $46,970 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $46,970 | $22.58 | |
| 75th | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| 90th | $64,560 | $31.04 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Reading, PA | $59,070 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,960 |
| Erie, PA | $52,620 |
| York, PA | $50,770 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $49,080 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,820 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $22.58 ($46,970 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Lancaster than the national average?
No: $46,970 against $53,040 nationally, 11% less.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $49,890, so Lancaster pays 6% less.
Where does Lancaster rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
229 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,560 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.