How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Salt Lake City?
$52,840a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $25.40 an hour or $4,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.40
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 147 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,970Median: $52,840Highest 10%: $78,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,970 | $23.06 | |
| 25th | $51,760 | $24.88 | |
| Median | $52,840 | $25.40 | |
| 75th | $65,820 | $31.64 | |
| 90th | $78,210 | $37.60 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Ogden, UT | $57,470 |
| Provo, UT | $55,360 |
| St. George, UT | $51,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UTFrequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $25.40 ($52,840 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $52,840 against $53,040 nationally, 0% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $54,120, so Salt Lake City pays 2% less.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
147 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,210 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.