How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Ohio?
$58,100a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Ohio. That is $27.93 an hour or $4,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.93
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,490Median: $58,100Highest 10%: $69,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| Median | $58,100 | $27.93 | |
| 75th | $63,320 | $30.44 | |
| 90th | $69,980 | $33.64 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $62,490 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Akron, OH | $62,050 |
| Dayton, OH | $59,550 |
| Cleveland, OH | $59,440 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,900 |
| Sandusky, OH | $57,680 |
| Springfield, OH | $57,650 |
| Youngstown, OH | $52,670 |
| Mansfield, OH | $52,290 |
| Canton, OH | $48,430 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,880 |
| Wheeling, WV | $41,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 17. Maryland | $58,910 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $58,310 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $58,240 |
| 20. Ohio | $58,100 |
| 21. Maine | $57,250 |
| 22. Hawaii | $57,020 |
| 23. Iowa | $56,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $27.93 ($58,100 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $58,100 against $53,040 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Ohio rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Ohio ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $62,490 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.