How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Rochester?
$70,140a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $33.72 an hour or $5,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.72
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,360Median: $70,140Highest 10%: $77,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 25th | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| Median | $70,140 | $33.72 | |
| 75th | $77,470 | $37.25 | |
| 90th | $77,470 | $37.25 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $69,220 |
| Duluth, MN | $64,010 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,310 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,160 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $33.72 ($70,140 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $70,140 against $53,040 nationally, 32% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $66,550, so Rochester pays 5% more.
Where does Rochester rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
30 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,470 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.