How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Oklahoma?
$39,890a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Oklahoma. That is $19.18 an hour or $3,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.18
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,760Median: $39,890Highest 10%: $61,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,760 | $14.31 | |
| 25th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| Median | $39,890 | $19.18 | |
| 75th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| 90th | $61,490 | $29.56 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawton, OK | $51,270 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,380 |
| Tulsa, OK | $45,340 |
| Enid, OK | $39,240 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $37,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 44. South Carolina | $43,540 |
| 45. Georgia | $42,790 |
| 46. West Virginia | $40,490 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,890 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,960 |
| 49. Louisiana | $38,550 |
| 50. Arkansas | $38,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $19.18 ($39,890 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $39,890 against $53,040 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Oklahoma ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Lawton, OK, with a median of $51,270 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.