How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in New York?
$61,450a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in New York. That is $29.54 an hour or $5,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.54
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,950Median: $61,450Highest 10%: $79,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| Median | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| 75th | $66,960 | $32.19 | |
| 90th | $79,630 | $38.28 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $66,250 |
| Syracuse, NY | $64,550 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,030 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $62,720 |
| Albany, NY | $61,670 |
| New York, NY | $61,450 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,380 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,750 |
| Kingston, NY | $58,590 |
| Binghamton, NY | $54,400 |
| Utica, NY | $45,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 6. Colorado | $63,520 |
| 7. Connecticut | $62,410 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $61,720 |
| 9. New York | $61,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,260 |
| 11. Nevada | $60,040 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $60,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.54 ($61,450 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,450 against $53,040 nationally, 16% more.
Where does New York rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $66,250 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.