How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Nevada?
$60,040a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Nevada. That is $28.87 an hour or $5,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.87
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,170Median: $60,040Highest 10%: $87,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,170 | $21.72 | |
| 25th | $45,170 | $21.72 | |
| Median | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| 75th | $71,900 | $34.57 | |
| 90th | $87,240 | $41.94 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $62,670 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $60,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 8. Massachusetts | $61,720 |
| 9. New York | $61,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,260 |
| 11. Nevada | $60,040 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $60,000 |
| 13. North Dakota | $59,940 |
| 14. Vermont | $59,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $28.87 ($60,040 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $60,040 against $53,040 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Nevada rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Nevada ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $62,670 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.