How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Oregon?
$71,980a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Oregon. That is $34.61 an hour or $5,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.61
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,750Median: $71,980Highest 10%: $96,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,750 | $25.84 | |
| 25th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| Median | $71,980 | $34.61 | |
| 75th | $83,390 | $40.09 | |
| 90th | $96,530 | $46.41 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $81,160 |
| Medford, OR | $80,620 |
| Salem, OR | $78,950 |
| Eugene, OR | $75,740 |
| Albany, OR | $68,280 |
| Bend, OR | $66,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 1. California | $80,120 |
| 2. Washington | $78,850 |
| 3. Oregon | $71,980 |
| 4. Alaska | $66,660 |
| 5. Minnesota | $66,550 |
| 6. Colorado | $63,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $34.61 ($71,980 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $71,980 against $53,040 nationally, 36% more.
Where does Oregon rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Oregon ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $81,160 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.