How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Olympia?
$89,090a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $42.83 an hour or $7,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.83
- Vs. national median
- +68%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,270Median: $89,090Highest 10%: $89,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| 25th | $76,570 | $36.81 | |
| Median | $89,090 | $42.83 | |
| 75th | $89,090 | $42.83 | |
| 90th | $89,090 | $42.83 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Portland, OR | $81,160 |
| Seattle, WA | $80,180 |
| Kennewick, WA | $78,030 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,640 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,340 |
| Yakima, WA | $63,240 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Olympia?
The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $42.83 ($89,090 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Olympia than the national average?
Yes: $89,090 against $53,040 nationally, 68% more.
How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,850, so Olympia pays 13% more.
Where does Olympia rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
4 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,090 or more.
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.