How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Michigan?
$53,310a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Michigan. That is $25.63 an hour or $4,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.63
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,970Median: $53,310Highest 10%: $67,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,970 | $19.70 | |
| 25th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| Median | $53,310 | $25.63 | |
| 75th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 90th | $67,440 | $32.42 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $62,040 |
| Lansing, MI | $58,560 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,130 |
| Traverse City, MI | $55,550 |
| Niles, MI | $55,130 |
| Saginaw, MI | $54,000 |
| Flint, MI | $53,310 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $50,800 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 23. Iowa | $56,770 |
| 24. Arizona | $56,600 |
| 25. Utah | $54,120 |
| 26. Michigan | $53,310 |
| 27. Delaware | $53,140 |
| 28. Idaho | $51,780 |
| 29. Wyoming | $50,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $25.63 ($53,310 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $53,310 against $53,040 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Michigan rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Michigan ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $62,040 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.