How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in South Carolina?
$43,540a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in South Carolina. That is $20.93 an hour or $3,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.93
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,520Median: $43,540Highest 10%: $56,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| 25th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $43,540 | $20.93 | |
| 75th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 90th | $56,930 | $27.37 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $53,390 |
| Charleston, SC | $49,240 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,080 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $47,570 |
| Augusta, GA | $45,650 |
| Greenville, SC | $43,970 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $41,340 |
| Florence, SC | $41,040 |
| Columbia, SC | $40,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 41. Tennessee | $46,390 |
| 42. Kentucky | $45,670 |
| 43. Kansas | $45,110 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,540 |
| 45. Georgia | $42,790 |
| 46. West Virginia | $40,490 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $20.93 ($43,540 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $43,540 against $53,040 nationally, 18% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
South Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, with a median of $53,390 a year.
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.