How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in St. Louis?
$56,250a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $27.04 an hour or $4,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.04
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,430Median: $56,250Highest 10%: $67,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,430 | $20.88 | |
| 25th | $46,930 | $22.56 | |
| Median | $56,250 | $27.04 | |
| 75th | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 90th | $67,820 | $32.61 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Kansas City, MO | $51,940 |
| Columbia, MO | $48,680 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $46,750 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,600 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,430 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,730 |
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How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $27.04 ($56,250 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $56,250 against $53,040 nationally, 6% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $46,990, so St. Louis pays 20% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
120 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,820 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.