How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Memphis?
$53,820a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $25.88 an hour or $4,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.88
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,330Median: $53,820Highest 10%: $73,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 25th | $44,390 | $21.34 | |
| Median | $53,820 | $25.88 | |
| 75th | $73,060 | $35.13 | |
| 90th | $73,270 | $35.23 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Nashville, TN | $48,920 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,930 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $44,630 |
| Jackson, TN | $44,450 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,220 |
| Johnson City, TN | $41,570 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $25.88 ($53,820 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $53,820 against $53,040 nationally, 1% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $46,390, so Memphis pays 16% more.
Where does Memphis rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
133 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,270 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.