How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Tennessee?
$46,390a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Tennessee. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,866 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,840Median: $46,390Highest 10%: $66,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,840 | $16.27 | |
| 25th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $57,920 | $27.85 | |
| 90th | $66,180 | $31.82 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $53,820 |
| Nashville, TN | $48,920 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,930 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $44,630 |
| Jackson, TN | $44,450 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,220 |
| Johnson City, TN | $41,570 |
| Morristown, TN | $40,050 |
| Cleveland, TN | $40,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 38. Montana | $47,640 |
| 39. Missouri | $46,990 |
| 40. North Carolina | $46,550 |
| 41. Tennessee | $46,390 |
| 42. Kentucky | $45,670 |
| 43. Kansas | $45,110 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.30 ($46,390 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $46,390 against $53,040 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $53,820 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.