How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Peoria?
$50,090a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $24.08 an hour or $4,174 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.08
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 180 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,940Median: $50,090Highest 10%: $59,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $40,710 | $19.57 | |
| Median | $50,090 | $24.08 | |
| 75th | $54,150 | $26.03 | |
| 90th | $59,380 | $28.55 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Chicago, IL | $66,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,860 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $56,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,250 |
| Rockford, IL | $54,130 |
| Champaign, IL | $53,590 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $24.08 ($50,090 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $50,090 against $53,040 nationally, 6% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,260, so Peoria pays 18% less.
Where does Peoria rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
180 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,380 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.