How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Reno?
$62,670a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $30.13 an hour or $5,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.13
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,950Median: $62,670Highest 10%: $95,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,950 | $24.98 | |
| 25th | $52,210 | $25.10 | |
| Median | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| 75th | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 90th | $95,060 | $45.70 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Las Vegas, NV | $60,450 |
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Salaries for every job in Reno, NVFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Reno?
The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $30.13 ($62,670 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Reno than the national average?
Yes: $62,670 against $53,040 nationally, 18% more.
How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $60,040, so Reno pays 4% more.
Where does Reno rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
57 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,060 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.