How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Omaha?
$64,940a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $31.22 an hour or $5,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.22
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,100Median: $64,940Highest 10%: $81,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $52,570 | $25.27 | |
| Median | $64,940 | $31.22 | |
| 75th | $65,320 | $31.40 | |
| 90th | $81,250 | $39.06 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Sioux City, IA | $51,860 |
| Lincoln, NE | $50,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $31.22 ($64,940 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $64,940 against $53,040 nationally, 22% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $50,270, so Omaha pays 29% more.
Where does Omaha rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
39 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,250 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.