How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Reading?
$59,070a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $28.40 an hour or $4,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.40
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,540Median: $59,070Highest 10%: $62,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $53,130 | $25.54 | |
| Median | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| 75th | $62,580 | $30.09 | |
| 90th | $62,580 | $30.09 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,960 |
| Erie, PA | $52,620 |
| York, PA | $50,770 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $49,080 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,820 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,970 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Reading, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Reading?
The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $28.40 ($59,070 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Reading than the national average?
Yes: $59,070 against $53,040 nationally, 11% more.
How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $49,890, so Reading pays 18% more.
Where does Reading rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
95 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Reading?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,580 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.