How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Montana?
$47,640a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Montana. That is $22.90 an hour or $3,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.90
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,310Median: $47,640Highest 10%: $61,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $43,860 | $21.09 | |
| Median | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| 75th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 90th | $61,270 | $29.46 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $56,130 |
| Helena, MT | $53,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 35. New Mexico | $49,060 |
| 36. Indiana | $49,050 |
| 37. South Dakota | $47,900 |
| 38. Montana | $47,640 |
| 39. Missouri | $46,990 |
| 40. North Carolina | $46,550 |
| 41. Tennessee | $46,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $22.90 ($47,640 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $47,640 against $53,040 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Montana rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Montana ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $56,130 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.