How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Pennsylvania?
$49,890a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Pennsylvania. That is $23.99 an hour or $4,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.99
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,350Median: $49,890Highest 10%: $64,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,350 | $18.92 | |
| 25th | $45,090 | $21.68 | |
| Median | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| 75th | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 90th | $64,370 | $30.95 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reading, PA | $59,070 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,960 |
| Lebanon, PA | $53,350 |
| Erie, PA | $52,620 |
| York, PA | $50,770 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $49,080 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,820 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $48,550 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,970 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,870 |
| Johnstown, PA | $45,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 31. Nebraska | $50,270 |
| 32. Florida | $50,170 |
| 33. Texas | $50,040 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $49,890 |
| 35. New Mexico | $49,060 |
| 36. Indiana | $49,050 |
| 37. South Dakota | $47,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.99 ($49,890 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $49,890 against $53,040 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Reading, PA, with a median of $59,070 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.