How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Springfield?
$57,390a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $27.59 an hour or $4,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.59
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,630Median: $57,390Highest 10%: $88,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,630 | $20.01 | |
| 25th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| Median | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| 75th | $76,650 | $36.85 | |
| 90th | $88,840 | $42.71 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Chicago, IL | $66,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,860 |
| Bloomington, IL | $56,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,250 |
| Rockford, IL | $54,130 |
| Champaign, IL | $53,590 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,090 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,730 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $73,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $63,250 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $61,050 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $59,880 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorter | $58,470 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $57,680 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $57,590 |
| Dispatcher | $54,900 |
| Bookkeeping | $50,780 |
| Production | $50,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $27.59 ($57,390 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $57,390 against $53,040 nationally, 8% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,260, so Springfield pays 6% less.
Where does Springfield rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
114 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,840 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.