How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Louisiana?
$38,550a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Louisiana. That is $18.53 an hour or $3,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.53
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,150Median: $38,550Highest 10%: $59,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,150 | $14.01 | |
| 25th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| Median | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 75th | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| 90th | $59,730 | $28.72 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $51,020 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,550 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $47,280 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,180 |
| Alexandria, LA | $46,080 |
| Slidell, LA | $39,650 |
| Houma, LA | $37,220 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,500 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,040 |
| Hammond, LA | $31,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 46. West Virginia | $40,490 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,890 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,960 |
| 49. Louisiana | $38,550 |
| 50. Arkansas | $38,240 |
| 51. Mississippi | $34,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.53 ($38,550 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $38,550 against $53,040 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $51,020 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.