How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Seattle?
$80,180a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.55 an hour or $6,682 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.55
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,030Median: $80,180Highest 10%: $97,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,030 | $32.71 | |
| 25th | $76,630 | $36.84 | |
| Median | $80,180 | $38.55 | |
| 75th | $94,200 | $45.29 | |
| 90th | $97,130 | $46.70 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Olympia, WA | $89,090 |
| Portland, OR | $81,160 |
| Kennewick, WA | $78,030 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,640 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,340 |
| Yakima, WA | $63,240 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Meter Reader | $74,030 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $63,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.55 ($80,180 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $80,180 against $53,040 nationally, 51% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,850, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
16 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,130 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.