How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Rhode Island?
$58,310a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Rhode Island. That is $28.03 an hour or $4,859 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.03
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,880Median: $58,310Highest 10%: $68,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 25th | $52,520 | $25.25 | |
| Median | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| 75th | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| 90th | $68,730 | $33.04 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $57,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 15. New Jersey | $59,240 |
| 16. District of Columbia | $59,080 |
| 17. Maryland | $58,910 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $58,310 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $58,240 |
| 20. Ohio | $58,100 |
| 21. Maine | $57,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $28.03 ($58,310 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $58,310 against $53,040 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $57,400 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.