How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Salem?
$78,950a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $37.96 an hour or $6,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.96
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,490Median: $78,950Highest 10%: $95,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,490 | $27.64 | |
| 25th | $57,890 | $27.83 | |
| Median | $78,950 | $37.96 | |
| 75th | $90,210 | $43.37 | |
| 90th | $95,860 | $46.09 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Portland, OR | $81,160 |
| Medford, OR | $80,620 |
| Eugene, OR | $75,740 |
| Albany, OR | $68,280 |
| Bend, OR | $66,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $37.96 ($78,950 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $78,950 against $53,040 nationally, 49% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $71,980, so Salem pays 10% more.
Where does Salem rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
18 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,860 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.