How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in New Jersey?
$59,240a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in New Jersey. That is $28.48 an hour or $4,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.48
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,080Median: $59,240Highest 10%: $79,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| 25th | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| Median | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 75th | $70,920 | $34.10 | |
| 90th | $79,040 | $38.00 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,450 |
| Trenton, NJ | $60,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,960 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $53,020 |
| Vineland, NJ | $50,320 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 12. Wisconsin | $60,000 |
| 13. North Dakota | $59,940 |
| 14. Vermont | $59,470 |
| 15. New Jersey | $59,240 |
| 16. District of Columbia | $59,080 |
| 17. Maryland | $58,910 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $58,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $28.48 ($59,240 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $59,240 against $53,040 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $61,450 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.