How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $39.02 an hour or $6,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.02
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 25th | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| Median | $81,160 | $39.02 | |
| 75th | $89,710 | $43.13 | |
| 90th | $99,490 | $47.83 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Medford, OR | $80,620 |
| Salem, OR | $78,950 |
| Eugene, OR | $75,740 |
| Albany, OR | $68,280 |
| Bend, OR | $66,040 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $78,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $76,380 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $75,420 |
| Meter Reader | $65,600 |
| Correspondence Clerk | $65,270 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $64,170 |
| Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $63,470 |
| Court | $62,350 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $62,130 |
| Production | $61,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $39.02 ($81,160 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $81,160 against $53,040 nationally, 53% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $71,980, so Portland pays 13% more.
Where does Portland rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
12 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,490 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.