How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Rockford?
$54,130a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $26.02 an hour or $4,511 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.02
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,280Median: $54,130Highest 10%: $78,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| 25th | $53,850 | $25.89 | |
| Median | $54,130 | $26.02 | |
| 75th | $64,050 | $30.79 | |
| 90th | $78,220 | $37.61 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Chicago, IL | $66,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,860 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $56,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,250 |
| Champaign, IL | $53,590 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,090 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $26.02 ($54,130 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $54,130 against $53,040 nationally, 2% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,260, so Rockford pays 12% less.
Where does Rockford rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
130 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,220 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.