How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Minnesota?
$66,550a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Minnesota. That is $32.00 an hour or $5,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.00
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,400Median: $66,550Highest 10%: $84,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,400 | $26.15 | |
| 25th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| Median | $66,550 | $32.00 | |
| 75th | $77,960 | $37.48 | |
| 90th | $84,960 | $40.85 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mankato, MN | $70,190 |
| Rochester, MN | $70,140 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $69,220 |
| Duluth, MN | $64,010 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $60,310 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,310 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 2. Washington | $78,850 |
| 3. Oregon | $71,980 |
| 4. Alaska | $66,660 |
| 5. Minnesota | $66,550 |
| 6. Colorado | $63,520 |
| 7. Connecticut | $62,410 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $61,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $32.00 ($66,550 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $66,550 against $53,040 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Minnesota ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Mankato, MN, with a median of $70,190 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.