How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Madison?
$59,400a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $28.56 an hour or $4,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.56
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,050Median: $59,400Highest 10%: $75,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 25th | $49,250 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| 75th | $72,550 | $34.88 | |
| 90th | $75,790 | $36.44 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $69,220 |
| Duluth, MN | $64,010 |
| Appleton, WI | $62,240 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,130 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $62,030 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,450 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $28.56 ($59,400 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $59,400 against $53,040 nationally, 12% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $60,000, so Madison pays 1% less.
Where does Madison rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
93 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,790 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.