How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Richmond?
$53,390a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $25.67 an hour or $4,449 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.67
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,200Median: $53,390Highest 10%: $63,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| Median | $53,390 | $25.67 | |
| 75th | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| 90th | $63,560 | $30.56 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Washington, DC | $61,260 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,020 |
| Roanoke, VA | $48,470 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $47,140 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $46,380 |
| Winchester, VA | $45,670 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $45,320 |
| Kingsport, TN | $44,630 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $25.67 ($53,390 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $53,390 against $53,040 nationally, 1% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $50,490, so Richmond pays 6% more.
Where does Richmond rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
139 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,560 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.