How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Mississippi?
$34,510a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Mississippi. That is $16.59 an hour or $2,876 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.59
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,080Median: $34,510Highest 10%: $48,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,080 | $13.02 | |
| 25th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| Median | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 75th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| 90th | $48,760 | $23.44 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $53,820 |
| Jackson, MS | $35,790 |
| Gulfport, MS | $35,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 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 Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $16.59 ($34,510 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $34,510 against $53,040 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $53,820 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.